mysticism
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mysticism
A spiritual or religious attitude that aims to achieve a direct connection with the divine or an ultimate reality through personal experience and intuition. It emphasizes inner experience over dogmatic teachings.
Die Schriften von Meister Eckhart sind ein zentrales Werk der christlichen Mystik.
The writings of Meister Eckhart are a central work of Christian mysticism.
mystique
In a figurative sense, a mysterious, opaque, or irrational aura that surrounds a person, thing, or event.
Um die Entstehung dieser alten Ruinen rankt sich eine gewisse Mystik.
A certain mystique surrounds the origin of these ancient ruins.
The word 'Mystik' (mysticism) belongs to a family of words centered around the mysterious. The corresponding adjective is 'mystisch' (mystical), and a related noun is 'das Mysterium' (a mystery).
Viele Menschen finden alte Wälder mystisch.
Many people find old forests mystical.
You can recognize the religious-spiritual meaning from the context of faith, God, or inner experience. The figurative meaning refers to a mysterious aura surrounding everyday things, places, or people.
In der Meditation sucht sie eine Form von Mystik.
In meditation, she seeks a form of mysticism.
In a religious context, 'Mystik' (mysticism) is often connected with a specific tradition. Common combinations are 'christliche Mystik' (Christian mysticism), 'jüdische Mystik' (Jewish mysticism), or 'islamische Mystik' (Islamic mysticism, Sufism).
Sie hat ein Buch über die Mystik des Mittelalters gelesen.
She read a book about the mysticism of the Middle Ages.
magic
Magie and Mystik can both describe a special atmosphere. Magie emphasizes a fascinating and enchanting effect, while Mystik highlights a mysterious, difficult-to-understand aura. Use Magie for pleasant fascination and Mystik for a more enigmatic mood.
Der dichte Nebel verleiht dem alten Kloster eine geheimnisvolle Mystik.
The thick fog gives the old monastery a mysterious mystique.
Das warme Licht verleiht dem alten Kloster eine besondere Magie.
The warm light gives the old monastery a special magic.
