believer
die Gläubige, die Gläubigen
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believer
A person who belongs to a particular religion and believes in its teachings and deities. The feminine form is 'die Gläubige' (female believer).
Die Gläubigen versammelten sich zum Freitagsgebet in der Moschee.
The believers gathered for Friday prayer in the mosque.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Gläubigen |
| genitive | der Gläubigen |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Gläubige | die Gläubigen |
| accusative | die Gläubige | die Gläubigen |
| dative | der Gläubigen | den Gläubigen |
| genitive | der Gläubigen | der Gläubigen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The word 'Gläubige' (believer) is derived from the verb 'glauben' (to believe). A believing person is someone who believes. The related adjective is 'gläubig' (religious/devout).
Er ist ein tief gläubiger Mensch.
He is a deeply devout person.
'Der Gläubige' (the believer) is a noun formed from an adjective. Therefore, it is declined like an adjective, and the ending changes depending on the article and case.
Der Priester sprach zu dem Gläubigen.
The priest spoke to the believer.
Viele Gläubige kamen zum Gottesdienst.
Many believers came to the church service.
Die Predigt war für alle Gläubigen verständlich.
The sermon was understandable for all believers.
In a religious context, 'Gläubige' (believers) is often used with verbs such as 'beten' (to pray), 'sich versammeln' (to gather), or 'in die Kirche/Moschee/Synagoge gehen' (to go to church/the mosque/the synagogue).
Die Gläubigen beten fünfmal am Tag.
The believers pray five times a day.
Vor dem Tempel versammelten sich die Gläubigen.
The believers gathered in front of the temple.
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Both words can refer to a person in a religious community or movement. “Gläubige” emphasizes personal belief in the teachings and deities of that religion. “Anhänger” focuses more on belonging to or supporting a religious doctrine, without emphasizing personal belief as strongly.
Sie ist Gläubige und betet jeden Morgen nach den Lehren ihrer Religion.
She is a believer and prays every morning according to the teachings of her religion.
Er ist Anhänger dieser religiösen Lehre und besucht regelmäßig ihre Versammlungen.
He is a supporter of this religious doctrine and regularly attends its meetings.
