Have a passion for Meaning in English
expression
ˈhæv/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈpæʃən/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
HAV uh PASH-uhn for
hæv/ /æɪ/ /pˈæʃən/ /fˈɔː
hav uh PASH-uhn faw
Definition
To enjoy something very much or feel extremely interested and enthusiastic about it.
Usage & Nuances
Common in both formal and informal speech to express deep enthusiasm or love for an activity or interest. Usually followed by a noun or gerund ('have a passion for music', 'have a passion for helping others'). Not used with people (use 'love' or 'be passionate about someone').
Spanish: tener una pasión por - apasionarse porPortuguese (BR): ter paixão porPortuguese (PT): ter paixão porChinese (Simplified): 对…充满热情Chinese (Traditional): 對…充滿熱情Hindi: के लिए जुनून होनाArabic: لديه شغف بـBengali: গভীর আগ্রহ থাকা - প্রবল ভালোবাসা থাকাRussian: страстно увлекаться - иметь страсть кJapanese: 強い情熱を持つ - 大好きでたまらないVietnamese: có niềm đam mê với - say mêKorean: ~에 대한 열정을 가지다 - ~에 열정이 있다Turkish: bir şeye tutku duymak - bir şeye karşı büyük ilgi duymakUrdu: کسی چیز کے لیے جذبہ رکھنا - کسی چیز کا بہت شوق ہوناIndonesian: memiliki hasrat terhadap - sangat menyukai
Example Sentences
She has a passion for painting.
basic
I have a passion for learning new languages.
basic
Tom has a passion for cooking Italian food.
basic
Ever since college, I've had a passion for environmental issues.
natural
You can tell she has a passion for music the way she talks about it.
natural
It's clear he has a passion for helping others; he's always volunteering.
natural