piety
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piety
An attitude characterized by deep faith in a religion and by following its rules and rituals.
Ihre Frömmigkeit zeigt sich in täglichen Gebeten und dem Besuch des Gottesdienstes.
Her piety is shown in daily prayers and attending church services.
The noun 'Frömmigkeit' (piety) is derived from the adjective 'fromm' (pious/devout). The ending '-keit' is often used to form abstract nouns from adjectives that describe a quality or state.
Er ist bekannt für seine tiefe Frömmigkeit und seinen Glauben.
He is known for his deep piety and his faith.
'Frömmigkeit' (piety) is often used with verbs such as 'zeigen' (to show) or 'leben' (to live/practice). People also speak of 'tiefer' (deep), 'innerer' (inner), or 'gelebter' (lived/practiced) piety.
Manche Menschen zeigen ihre Frömmigkeit nicht öffentlich.
Some people do not show their piety publicly.
This word belongs more to elevated or written language. It is mainly used in texts or conversations about religion, history, or philosophy.
In dem Buch wird die Frömmigkeit im Mittelalter thematisiert.
The book discusses piety in the Middle Ages.
holiness
The holiness of a person is their attributed spiritual purity and special religious significance. Their piety, by contrast, is shown in deep faith and in following religious rules and rituals. Heiligkeit therefore refers to a special religious status, while Frömmigkeit refers to a personal attitude.
Die Gläubigen waren von der tiefen Frömmigkeit der Ordensfrau beeindruckt.
The believers were impressed by the nun’s deep piety.
Die Gläubigen waren von der Heiligkeit der Ordensfrau überzeugt.
The believers were convinced of the nun’s holiness.
