worship / adoration
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worship
Deep, reverent veneration of a deity or a sacred object, often as part of a religious ceremony.
Die Anbetung der Götter war ein zentraler Bestandteil der antiken römischen Kultur.
The worship of the gods was a central part of ancient Roman culture.
adoration
A very strong, enthusiastic veneration or admiration for a person.
Seine Anbetung für die berühmte Schauspielerin grenzte schon an Besessenheit.
His adoration for the famous actress was already bordering on obsession.
'Die Anbetung' (worship/adoration) is the noun form of the verb 'anbeten' (to worship/adore). The verb 'beten' (to pray) is intensified and directed toward a target by the prefix 'an-', meaning 'verehren' (to venerate) or 'anflehen' (to implore).
In vielen Kulturen beten die Menschen verschiedene Götter an.
In many cultures, people worship different gods.
The object of 'Anbetung' (worship/adoration) is usually expressed with the genitive or with the preposition 'für' + accusative.
Die Anbetung des Popstars nimmt seltsame Formen an.
The adoration of the pop star is taking strange forms.
'Anbetung' (worship/adoration) is a very strong and rather formal word. It describes an extreme form of veneration and is not used for everyday liking or affection.
Er blickte sie mit einer Mischung aus Faszination und Anbetung an.
He looked at her with a mixture of fascination and adoration.
veneration / reverence
Both words can describe a deep religious attitude toward a deity or sacred being. Anbetung is more specific and refers to the direct, often ceremonial worship of a deity or sacred object. Verehrung is broader and can also be directed toward saints or other highly respected people.
Die Anbetung der Gottheit fand während einer religiösen Zeremonie statt.
The deity was worshipped during a religious ceremony.
Die Verehrung des heiligen Franziskus zeigt sich in vielen Gebeten und Festen.
The veneration of Saint Francis is expressed in many prayers and festivals.
