esotericism
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esotericism
A collective term for various spiritual teachings, practices, and worldviews that appeal to secret knowledge accessible only to the initiated. These often stand outside established religions and scientific methodology.
Sie beschäftigt sich seit Jahren mit Esoterik und liest Bücher über Astrologie und Tarot.
She has been involved with esotericism for years and reads books about astrology and tarot.
The ending '-ik' often marks abstract concepts, fields of knowledge, or art forms in German. This pattern helps you recognize the word as a system of thought, similar to 'Physik' (physics), 'Logik' (logic), or 'Politik' (politics).
Für viele ist Esoterik keine Wissenschaft, sondern ein Glaubenssystem.
For many people, esotericism is not a science but a belief system.
'Esoterik' (esotericism) is a collective term. Typical topics associated with it are astrology, tarot cards, healing stones, and alternative healing methods.
Ihr Interesse an Esoterik begann mit einem Buch über die Bedeutung von Kristallen.
Her interest in esotericism began with a book about the meaning of crystals.
The word is frequently used in fixed constructions with certain verbs and prepositions, for example 'sich für Esoterik interessieren' (to be interested in esotericism) or 'sich mit Esoterik beschäftigen' (to engage with/study esotericism).
Er beschäftigt sich in seiner Freizeit intensiv mit den Lehren der Esoterik.
In his free time, he engages intensively with the teachings of esotericism.
spirituality
Spiritualität and Esoterik can both describe a spiritual or non-material orientation. Spiritualität remains open-ended and can also refer to personal meditation or experiences in nature, whereas Esoterik usually points to hidden knowledge and special teachings for the initiated. Use Spiritualität for a general inner orientation and Esoterik for this more specific direction.
Seine Esoterik zeigt sich in seinem Glauben an geheime Kräfte und besondere Lehren.
His esotericism is expressed in his belief in secret powers and special teachings.
Ihre Spiritualität zeigt sich in täglicher Meditation und in ihrer Liebe zur Natur.
Her spirituality is expressed through daily meditation and her love of nature.
