charismatisch
charismatic
Having a strong personal presence and the ability to inspire or win over other people.
EXAMPLE
Die charismatische Rednerin überzeugte das Publikum sofort.
The charismatic speaker immediately won over the audience.
charismatisch
charismatic
charismatisch – charismatischer – am charismatischsten
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Meanings
charismatisch
charismatic
In Christian theology and church usage: relating to special religious gifts or direct experiences of the Holy Spirit.
EXAMPLE
Die Gemeinde gehört zu einer charismatischen Bewegung.
The congregation belongs to a charismatic movement.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry charismatisch, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | charismatisch |
|---|---|
| comparative | charismatischer |
| superlative | am charismatischsten |
After der, die, das
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| nom. | -e | -e | -e | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -e | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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After ein, eine
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
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| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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Without article
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
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| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -e |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -e |
| dat. | -em | -er | -em | -en |
| gen. | -en | -er | -en | -er |
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Usage tips
Word family
'Charismatisch' (charismatic) belongs to the word family of 'Charisma' (charisma). This connection helps you associate the adjective with a special personal or religious presence.
EXAMPLE
Seine charismatische Art machte ihn schnell zum Mittelpunkt der Gruppe.
His charismatic manner quickly made him the center of attention in the group.
Typical collocations
In general usage, 'charismatisch' (charismatic) is often used for people who have a strong effect on others, such as a leader, public figure, or speaker.
EXAMPLE
Die charismatische Führungskraft konnte ihr Team für das neue Projekt begeistern.
The charismatic leader was able to inspire her team about the new project.
Religious context
The religious meaning is often recognizable from words in a church context, such as 'Gemeinde' (congregation), 'Gebet' (prayer), 'Heiliger Geist' (Holy Spirit), or 'Bewegung' (movement). In this context, 'charismatisch' (charismatic) refers to special religious experiences or gifts.
EXAMPLE
Während des charismatischen Gottesdienstes sang die Gemeinde lange gemeinsam.
During the charismatic service, the congregation sang together for a long time.
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