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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.
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.
myth
'der Mythos' and 'die Mystik' seem similar because both are often connected with secrets, old stories, or something outside everyday life. But 'der Mythos' is usually a story, a widespread idea, or something that has become legendary. It can also simply mean a false idea. 'die Mystik' more often refers to a spiritual experience or a mysterious atmosphere surrounding something. Learners may confuse the words because of their similar form and similar atmosphere. When it is about a story, legend, or misconception, 'Mythos' fits. When it is about spirituality or a mysterious aura, 'Mystik' fits.
In dem dunklen Kloster spürt man eine besondere Mystik.
In the dark monastery, you can sense a special mystique.
Der Mythos von dem alten König wird in der Region noch heute erzählt.
The myth of the old king is still told in the region today.