die Gottheit
deity
A supernatural, divine being worshipped in a religion; a god or goddess.
EXAMPLE
In der griechischen Mythologie ist Zeus die oberste Gottheit.
In Greek mythology, Zeus is the supreme deity.
die Gottheit
deity / divinity
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Meanings
die Gottheit
divinity
The quality or state of being divine; the divine itself.
EXAMPLE
In vielen spirituellen Lehren geht es um die Suche nach der Gottheit im eigenen Inneren.
In many spiritual teachings, the focus is on the search for divinity within oneself.
Usage tips
Word formation
The word consists of 'Gott' (God/god) and the ending '-heit'. The ending '-heit' forms abstract nouns that describe a state or quality. 'Gottheit' (deity/divinity) can therefore refer both to the being itself and to its quality, that is, being divine.
EXAMPLE
Die alten Ägypter verehrten eine Vielzahl von Gottheiten.
The ancient Egyptians worshipped a large number of deities.
Typical collocations
In the meaning 'göttliches Wesen' (divine being), the word is often combined with verbs like 'anbeten' (to worship) or 'verehren' (to revere/worship). Combinations like 'antike' (ancient), 'griechische' (Greek), or 'weibliche' (female) Gottheit are also common.
EXAMPLE
In vielen Kulturen werden Naturgottheiten verehrt.
In many cultures, nature deities are worshipped.
Context clue
When 'Gottheit' (divinity) means the quality of being divine, it is used as an uncountable, abstract noun and usually appears in the singular. If it means a being, it is countable and can appear in the plural, as in 'die Gottheiten' (the deities).
EXAMPLE
Die Theologen diskutierten über die Gottheit Christi.
The theologians discussed the divinity of Christ.
Register
The abstract meaning 'das Göttliche an sich' (the divine itself) is mainly used in theological, philosophical, or very spiritual texts.
EXAMPLE
Manche philosophischen Lehren suchen die Gottheit im Menschen selbst.
Some philosophical teachings seek divinity in human beings themselves.
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Gottheit vs Gott
god
Der Gott and die Gottheit can refer to a single supernatural being that is worshipped. „Der Gott“ is the usual term for a being imagined as male, while „die Gottheit“ is more gender-neutral and often sounds more elevated or comparative. Use „Gottheit“ when gender is irrelevant or when comparing several religions.
Gottheit
In der Ausstellung wird Zeus als griechische Gottheit beschrieben.
The exhibition describes Zeus as a Greek deity.
Gott
Zeus ist in der griechischen Mythologie ein mächtiger Gott.
In Greek mythology, Zeus is a powerful god.
In real life
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