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.
idea / performance / introduction
'die Vorstellung' and 'die Wertvorstellung' can both mean a fixed opinion or belief. 'die Vorstellung' is more general and can refer to many topics. 'die Wertvorstellung' is more precise: it is about what someone finds important, right, or good in life. Learners may confuse the words because 'Wertvorstellung' contains the word 'Vorstellung'. When it is about morals, upbringing, society, or personal values, 'Wertvorstellung' is usually more precise. For a general view, 'Vorstellung' fits better.
Meine Nachbarin hat klare Wertvorstellungen und legt viel Wert auf Ehrlichkeit.
My neighbor has clear values and places a lot of importance on honesty.
Ich habe eine andere Vorstellung davon, wie wir das Problem lösen können.
I have a different idea of how we can solve the problem.