value / belief
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value / belief
A fundamental assumption or belief about what is important, good, or worth striving for in life. Values shape the thinking and actions of individuals and societies.
Unterschiedliche Kulturen haben oft sehr verschiedene Wertvorstellungen.
Different cultures often have very different values.
The word is made up of 'Wert' (value), the linking '-s-', and 'Vorstellung' (idea/conception). So it literally describes an idea or conception of what has value.
Ehrlichkeit ist eine wichtige Wertvorstellung für mich.
Honesty is an important value for me.
This noun is often combined with adjectives like 'moralisch' (moral), 'gesellschaftlich' (social), or 'persönlich' (personal). Typical verbs are 'Wertvorstellungen haben' (to have values), 'teilen' (to share), or 'vertreten' (to represent/advocate).
In unserer Familie teilen wir die gleichen Wertvorstellungen.
In our family, we share the same values.
'Wertvorstellung' (value/belief) is a word used mainly in formal, written, or intellectual contexts. It belongs to elevated language.
Der Aufsatz analysiert die Wertvorstellungen der jungen Generation.
The essay analyzes the values of the younger generation.
attitude / setting
Einstellung usually describes a person's attitude toward a specific topic or matter. Wertvorstellung, by contrast, refers to a fundamental value concerning what is important, good, or worth striving for in life. Use Einstellung for a specific question and Wertvorstellung for general values in life.
Ihre Wertvorstellung, dass Familie füreinander da sein sollte, prägt viele ihrer Entscheidungen.
Her belief that family should be there for one another shapes many of her decisions.
Seine Einstellung zur neuen Arbeitszeit ist trotz einiger Bedenken positiv.
Despite some reservations, his attitude toward the new working hours is positive.
