open-mindedness
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open-mindedness
The quality of being open-minded, tolerant, and interested in other cultures, people, and new ideas.
Die Stadt ist bekannt für ihre Weltoffenheit und kulturelle Vielfalt.
The city is known for its open-mindedness and cultural diversity.
The word is made up of three parts: 'Welt' (world) + 'offen' (open) + '-heit' (-ness). It literally describes the quality (-heit) of being open (offen) toward the world (Welt-). The ending '-heit' always forms feminine nouns.
Weltoffenheit ist eine wichtige Eigenschaft in einer globalisierten Welt.
Open-mindedness is an important quality in a globalized world.
'Weltoffenheit' (open-mindedness) is often used with verbs such as 'zeigen' (to show), 'beweisen' (to prove), or 'fördern' (to promote). People also say that a city or person 'für ihre Weltoffenheit bekannt ist' (is known for their open-mindedness).
Mit diesem Kulturfestival will die Stadt ihre Weltoffenheit zeigen.
With this cultural festival, the city wants to show its open-mindedness.
'Weltoffenheit' (open-mindedness) is a very positively perceived term in German society. It is often used in connection with tolerance, international cooperation, and cultural exchange, and is seen as a desirable ideal.
Das Unternehmen betont seine Weltoffenheit, um internationale Fachkräfte anzuziehen.
The company emphasizes its open-mindedness in order to attract international skilled workers.
tolerance
Toleranz means accepting and respecting other cultures, people, or views. Weltoffenheit includes this attitude but also emphasizes active interest in and openness to new things. Mere acceptance therefore shows Toleranz, while curious engagement is more indicative of Weltoffenheit.
Lea zeigt Weltoffenheit, indem sie ihre Kollegen neugierig nach ihren Bräuchen fragt.
Lea shows open-mindedness by asking her colleagues about their customs with genuine curiosity.
Lea zeigt Toleranz, indem sie die fremden Bräuche ihrer Kollegen respektiert.
Lea shows tolerance by respecting her colleagues' unfamiliar customs.
