self-esteem
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self-esteem
The subjective evaluation and feeling that a person has of their own worth. It describes how satisfied you are with yourself and how much you respect yourself.
Ein gesundes Selbstwertgefühl ist wichtig, um mit Kritik und Rückschlägen umgehen zu können.
Healthy self-esteem is important in order to be able to deal with criticism and setbacks.
The word is a compound made up of 'Selbst-' (self), 'Wert' (value), and 'Gefühl' (feeling). So it literally describes the 'feeling for one's own worth'.
Komplimente können das Selbstwertgefühl einer Person positiv beeinflussen.
Compliments can positively influence a person's self-esteem.
'Selbstwertgefühl' (self-esteem) is often combined with adjectives that describe its strength. Common combinations are 'ein hohes/niedriges' (high/low), 'ein starkes/schwaches' (strong/weak), or 'ein gesundes/verletztes' (healthy/damaged) Selbstwertgefühl.
Er leidet unter einem sehr niedrigen Selbstwertgefühl.
He suffers from very low self-esteem.
Common verbs used with 'Selbstwertgefühl' (self-esteem) are 'haben' (to have), 'stärken' (to strengthen), 'steigern' (to increase), 'aufbauen' (to build), or 'untergraben' (to undermine).
Es ist wichtig, das Selbstwertgefühl von Kindern zu stärken.
It is important to strengthen children's self-esteem.
self-confidence / self-awareness
'das Selbstbewusstsein' and 'das Selbstwertgefühl' are close in meaning because both have to do with how a person feels about themselves. 'Selbstbewusstsein' often shows on the outside: someone believes they can do something, speaks confidently, or acts bravely. 'Selbstwertgefühl' is more internal: it describes whether someone sees themselves as valuable and respects themselves. A person can show a lot of self-confidence and still have low self-esteem. Learners can easily confuse the words because both speak positively about one's own person. As a guide: 'Selbstbewusstsein' fits more with presence and ability, while 'Selbstwertgefühl' fits more with inner worth and self-respect.
Ein ehrliches Lob kann dein Selbstwertgefühl stärken.
Honest praise can strengthen your self-esteem.
In der Schule meldet sich das Kind jetzt öfter, weil sein Selbstbewusstsein wächst.
At school, the child now raises their hand more often because their self-confidence is growing.