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die Schönheit
beauty
The quality of being beautiful; a high aesthetic quality that delights the senses or the mind.
example
Viele bewundern die Schönheit der Alpenlandschaft.
Many people admire the beauty of the Alpine landscape.
die Schönheit
beauty
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Usage tips
Word formation
'Die Schönheit' (beauty) is formed from the adjective 'schön' (beautiful) with the ending '-heit'. This ending often turns adjectives into feminine nouns that describe a quality or state.
EXAMPLE
Die Schönheit dieses Gemäldes ist atemberaubend.
The beauty of this painting is breathtaking.
Typical collocations
When 'Schönheit' (beauty) refers to the abstract quality, it often appears with a genitive or the preposition 'von' (of/from). Typical combinations are 'die Schönheit der Natur' (the beauty of nature), 'die Schönheit der Kunst' (the beauty of art), or 'von klassischer Schönheit sein' (to be of classical beauty).
EXAMPLE
Er war fasziniert von der Schönheit der Musik.
He was fascinated by the beauty of the music.
Context clue
When 'Schönheit' (beauty) refers to a person, the noun is countable and can be used in the plural ('Schönheiten', beauties). In the abstract meaning, it is not countable. It is often used with verbs like 'sein' (to be) or 'gelten als' (to be considered).
EXAMPLE
Die Schauspielerin war in ihrer Jugend eine berühmte Schönheit.
The actress was a famous beauty in her youth.
Compare with
Schönheit vs Reiz
appeal / stimulus / irritation
'die Schönheit' and 'der Reiz' can both describe why something has a positive effect on us. 'Schönheit' mainly refers to something looking beautiful or being aesthetically pleasing. 'Reiz' is broader: something can have appeal because it is interesting, special, new, or exciting. It does not have to be perfectly beautiful. When talking about appearance, nature, art, or a beautiful person, 'Schönheit' often fits better. When something is attractive even though it may not be classically beautiful, 'Reiz' is more precise.
Schönheit
Auf der Wanderung bewunderten wir die Schönheit der Berge.
On the hike, we admired the beauty of the mountains.
Reiz
Für viele liegt der Reiz der alten Wohnung gerade in ihren kleinen Fehlern.
For many people, the appeal of the old apartment lies precisely in its small flaws.
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