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holiness
The quality of being holy, dedicated to God, or of special spiritual purity and significance. This term is used mainly in a religious context.
Die Heiligkeit dieses Ortes wird von Pilgern aus aller Welt verehrt.
The holiness of this place is revered by pilgrims from all over the world.
'Heiligkeit' (holiness) is derived from the adjective 'heilig' (holy). The ending '-keit' is a typical way in German to form an abstract noun from an adjective that describes a quality or state.
Die Schönheit und die Heiligkeit der Natur beeindruckten ihn tief.
The beauty and holiness of nature deeply impressed him.
The quality 'Heiligkeit' (holiness) is often attributed to things, not people. Typical combinations are 'die Heiligkeit eines Ortes' (the holiness of a place), 'die Heiligkeit des Lebens' (the sanctity of life), or 'die Heiligkeit eines Eides' (the sanctity of an oath).
Der Priester betonte die Heiligkeit der Ehe.
The priest emphasized the sanctity of marriage.
As a form of address for the Pope, 'Heiligkeit' (Holiness) is always used in the fixed form 'Eure Heiligkeit' (Your Holiness). The capitalized possessive pronoun 'Eure' signals that this is a formal title used in direct address.
Der Botschafter verneigte sich und sagte: „Eure Heiligkeit, es ist mir eine Ehre.“
The ambassador bowed and said, 'Your Holiness, it is an honor.'
deity / divinity
'Gottheit' and 'Heiligkeit' both belong in religious or spiritual contexts. A 'Gottheit' is a divine being, that is, a god or goddess. The word can also mean divinity itself. 'Heiligkeit', by contrast, is a quality: something or someone is considered holy, pure, or dedicated to God. The words can be confused because both are connected with the divine. But a 'Gottheit' is more a being, while 'Heiligkeit' is more a special religious quality.
Viele Besucher spüren in der kleinen Kapelle eine besondere Heiligkeit.
Many visitors sense a special holiness in the small chapel.
In dem alten Tempel wurde eine weibliche Gottheit verehrt.
A female deity was worshipped in the ancient temple.