belief / tenet
der Glaubenssatz, die Glaubenssätze
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belief
A deeply rooted conviction that someone holds to be true and that often influences their thoughts and actions.
Der Glaubenssatz „Ich muss immer stark sein“ belastet sie im Alltag.
The belief "I must always be strong" weighs on her in everyday life.
tenet
A religious teaching or principle that the members of a religious community accept as true.
Die Auferstehung Jesu ist ein zentraler Glaubenssatz des Christentums.
The resurrection of Jesus is a central tenet of Christianity.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Glaubenssätze |
| genitive | des Glaubenssatzes |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Glaubenssatz | die Glaubenssätze |
| accusative | den Glaubenssatz | die Glaubenssätze |
| dative | dem Glaubenssatz | den Glaubenssätzen |
| genitive | des Glaubenssatzes | der Glaubenssätze |
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'Glaubenssatz' (belief / tenet) is made up of 'Glauben' (belief / faith) and 'Satz' (sentence / principle). The linking 's' connects the two components; literally, it means a statement or principle associated with a belief.
Der Glaubenssatz „Ich darf keine Fehler machen“ bestimmt oft ihr Verhalten.
The belief "I must not make mistakes" often determines her behavior.
In discussions about self-image, upbringing, or personal development, 'Glaubenssatz' (belief) usually refers to a personal conviction. When the focus is on religion, the church, or a particular religious community, it usually refers to a religious tenet.
Im Coaching sprach er über einen Glaubenssatz, der ihn seit seiner Kindheit begleitet.
During coaching, he talked about a belief he has held since childhood.
Dieser Glaubenssatz gehört zu den wichtigsten Lehren der Religion.
This tenet is one of the religion's most important teachings.
When referring to a personal conviction, 'Glaubenssatz' (belief) frequently appears with words such as 'tief verankert' (deeply rooted), 'unbewusst' (unconscious), 'negativ' (negative), or 'einschränkend' (limiting). Other typical phrases include 'einen Glaubenssatz hinterfragen' (to question a belief) and 'einen Glaubenssatz verändern' (to change a belief).
Sie versucht, den einschränkenden Glaubenssatz „Ich bin nicht gut genug“ zu hinterfragen.
She is trying to question the limiting belief "I am not good enough."
In its religious sense, 'Glaubenssatz' (tenet) is often associated with a religion, denomination, or religious community. Common phrases include 'ein zentraler Glaubenssatz' (a central tenet), 'ein religiöser Glaubenssatz' (a religious tenet), and 'die Glaubenssätze einer Religion' (the tenets of a religion).
Die Lehrerin erklärte mehrere Glaubenssätze des Judentums im historischen Zusammenhang.
The teacher explained several tenets of Judaism in their historical context.
