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
Selbstbewusstsein can mean confidence in one’s own abilities and a confident manner. Selbstwertgefühl, on the other hand, mainly refers to one’s inner evaluation of how valuable and respected one feels. Selbstbewusstsein is appropriate for visible confidence, while Selbstwertgefühl is more suitable when talking about a person’s assessment of their own worth.
Lob von ihren Freunden stärkte ihr Selbstwertgefühl.
Praise from her friends strengthened her self-esteem.
Ihr Selbstbewusstsein fiel auf, als sie offen ihre Meinung sagte.
Her self-confidence stood out when she openly expressed her opinion.
