veneration / reverence
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reverence
A feeling of deep respect, great admiration, and high esteem for a person or thing.
Seine Verehrung für die berühmte Wissenschaftlerin war in jedem seiner Worte spürbar.
His reverence for the famous scientist could be felt in every word he said.
veneration
The worship of a deity or saint in a religious context, often connected with rituals and prayers.
Die Verehrung der Götter war ein zentraler Bestandteil des Lebens im alten Rom.
The veneration of the gods was a central part of life in ancient Rome.
'Die Verehrung' (veneration / reverence) is derived from the verb 'verehren' (to revere), which is an intensified form of 'ehren' (to honor). The prefix 'ver-' strengthens the meaning here. The ending '-ung' turns it into a feminine noun.
Er ehrt seine Eltern, aber seine Verehrung gilt seinem alten Lehrer.
He honors his parents, but his reverence is reserved for his old teacher.
The feeling of 'Verehrung' (veneration / reverence) is usually directed toward a person or thing. For this, German uses the preposition 'für' followed by the accusative.
Ihre Verehrung für den Künstler war grenzenlos.
Her reverence for the artist was boundless.
'Verehrung' (veneration / reverence) is a strong and rather formal word. It describes a feeling that goes far beyond normal respect or affection and almost borders on worship.
Die Fans brachten dem Rockstar eine fast kultische Verehrung entgegen.
The fans showed the rock star an almost cult-like veneration.
Common adjectives that describe 'Verehrung' (reverence) are 'tief' (deep), 'groß' (great), or 'aufrichtig' (sincere). You can 'Verehrung ausdrücken' (express reverence) or 'voller Verehrung sein' (be full of reverence).
Er sprach mit tiefer Verehrung über die Arbeit der Menschenrechtsaktivistin.
He spoke with deep reverence about the work of the human rights activist.
admiration
Both words describe profound respect and positive feelings toward a person or their achievement. Bewunderung is usually appreciative and can also express amazement; Verehrung sounds stronger, more lasting, and more devoted. Bewunderung often fits a remarkable achievement, while Verehrung is more suitable for almost boundless esteem.
Die Verehrung für die Sängerin blieb auch nach vielen Jahren bestehen.
The singer’s veneration remained strong even after many years.
Die Bewunderung für die Sängerin wuchs nach ihrem beeindruckenden Auftritt.
The singer’s admiration grew after her impressive performance.
