dogma
das Dogma, die Dogmen
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dogma
A doctrine or truth of faith that is considered unshakable and binding, especially in religion or an ideology. A dogma claims absolute validity and must not be questioned.
Die Dreifaltigkeit ist ein zentrales Dogma des christlichen Glaubens.
The Trinity is a central dogma of the Christian faith.
dogma
A rigid opinion or teaching that is adopted uncritically and regarded as true without proof.
Er hält an dem alten Dogma fest, dass man nur mit harter Arbeit erfolgreich sein kann.
He clings to the old dogma that you can only be successful through hard work.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Dogmen |
| genitive | des Dogmas |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Dogma | die Dogmen die Dogmata |
| accusative | das Dogma | die Dogmen die Dogmata |
| dative | dem Dogma | den Dogmen den Dogmata |
| genitive | des Dogmas | der Dogmen der Dogmata |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The adjective 'dogmatisch' (dogmatic) is derived from the noun 'das Dogma' (dogma). It describes a person or attitude that rigidly clings to doctrines and does not allow criticism.
Seine dogmatische Haltung macht eine Diskussion unmöglich.
His dogmatic attitude makes discussion impossible.
Outside a purely religious or ideological specialist context, 'Dogma' (dogma) usually has a negative meaning. It describes an opinion that is criticized as rigid, unproven, and unquestioned.
Wir müssen dieses alte Dogma endlich überwinden.
We finally have to overcome this old dogma.
In its critical meaning, 'Dogma' (dogma) is often combined with verbs such as 'an etwas festhalten' (to cling to something), 'etwas infrage stellen' (to question something), or 'etwas überwinden' (to overcome something).
Er hält stur an seinen alten Dogmen fest.
He stubbornly clings to his old dogmas.
gospel
Both words can figuratively refer to a statement that someone considers absolutely true. A Dogma emphasizes rigid, uncritical commitment, while das Evangelium often figuratively or ironically highlights someone’s claim to absolute truth. For a fixed doctrine, Dogma is usually the better choice.
Für ihn ist die Theorie seines Lieblingsautors ein Dogma, das niemand infrage stellen darf.
For him, his favorite author’s theory is a dogma that no one is allowed to question.
Für sie ist die Theorie ihres Lieblingsautors das Evangelium.
For her, her favorite author’s theory is gospel.
