enchained

ɪnˈtʃeɪnd
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Translation of enchained into German

Adjective

1.

physical restraint

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physically bound with chains or shackles
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  • The prisoners were enchained in the dungeon.Die Gefangenen waren im Kerker gekettet.
2.

metaphorically restricted

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restricted in freedom or action
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  • He felt enchained by his obligations.Er fühlte sich durch seine Verpflichtungen gefesselt.
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Synonyms and analogies of enchained in English

Examples of enchained in a sentence

  • He felt enchained by the heavy metal links around his ankles.
  • She felt enchained by societal expectations.
  • The contract left him feeling enchained.
enchain
ɛnˈtʃeɪn
Verb
tr.
1.

linking

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link together in a sequence
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verknüpfen verbinden aneinanderreihen
  • The author enchains the chapters to form a coherent story.Der Autor verknüpft die Kapitel, um eine kohärente Geschichte zu bilden.
2.

captivation

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captivate or hold someone's attention
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  • The speaker enchained the audience with her compelling story.Die Rednerin fesselte das Publikum mit ihrer packenden Geschichte.
3.

literal binding

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bind with chains
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fesseln anketten anbinden
  • The captors would enchain the prisoners at night..Die Entführer würden die Gefangenen nachts fesseln.

Translations of "enchained" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective / Participle
gefesseltadj.

They are enchained, entangled and knotted.

Sie sind gefesselt, ineinander verschränkt und verknotet.

They are captivated, enchained, locked-in and hurt.

Sie sind gefangen, gefesselt, eingesperrt und verletzt.

angekettetadj./pp.

The dog was enchained in the yard, unable to roam freely.

Der Hund war im Hof angekettet und konnte sich nicht frei bewegen.

I got enchained so that we can get released together.

Ich wurde angekettet damit wir gemeinsam erlöst werden können.

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Other translations for enchained:

  • gekettetadj.
  • gebundenadj.
  • eingeschränktadj.
  • in Ketten

enchained: Examples and translations in context

The dancer moved gracefully, even though she was metaphorically enchained.

Die Tänzerin bewegte sich anmutig, obwohl sie sich metaphorisch gefesselt fühlte.

You're enchained by your own sorrow

Du bist gefesselt von deiner eigenen Trauer

Here then is the nation, itself enchained by its representatives and delivered defenceless to an imperious master who, forgetful of his powerlessness, violates his promises and oaths.

Hier ist also die Nation, die selbst von ihren Vertretern gefesselt und wehrlos einem gebieterischen Meister übergeben wird, der, vergesslich seiner Ohnmacht, seine Versprechen und Eide verletzt.

Here one is under a spell, enchained, and bewitched by an unexplainable magical force that influences the masses and one another.

Hier ist man IM BANN, gefesselt und verzaubert von einer unerklärlichen magischen Kraft, die auf die Masse einwirkt und sich gegenseitig beeinflusst.

We are filled to overflowing with the thoughts of the world and all that is worldly and are so enchained hands and feet that we cannot possibly find a way out.

Wir sind zum Überlaufen voll von Gedanken an die Welt und allem, was weltlich ist; dabei so sehr an Händen und Füßen gefesselt, daß wir unmöglich einen Ausweg finden können.

We refuse to continue enchained to a mechanical culture of resentment, guilt and revenge, and we launch an intentional, person and social nonviolent revolution.

Wir wehren uns dagegen, in einer mechanischen Kultur von Groll und Ressentiment, von Schuld und Rache gefesselt zu sein und wir rufen eine zielgerichtete, persönliche und soziale gewaltfreie Revolution aus.

The enchained ship lay abandoned, a reminder of forgotten journeys.

Das angekettete Schiff lag verlassen da und erinnerte an vergessene Reisen.

The enchained dragon roared, longing to escape its misery.

Der angekettete Drache brüllte, sehnte sich danach, seinem Elend zu entkommen.

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