German word

Glaube

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈglaʊ̯bə/

Meaning

  • masculine nounfaith

Example

In seiner Familie war der Glaube stark.

His family had strong faith.

Illustration for Glaube (faith)

More examples

Ihr Glaube an sich selbst gab ihr Mut.

Her faith in herself gave her courage.

Core concept

An inner anchor that connects trust in a higher power with acceptance of religious truths.

Common phrases

  • der Glaube an sich selbst

    faith in oneself

  • religiöser Glaube

    religious faith

  • keinen Glauben an etwas haben

    have no faith in something

Similar words

Religion: A faith's teachings, followers, and organized institutions.
Meinung: A personal view or idea about something.
Überzeugung: A firmly held belief that does not easily change.
Religiosität: The extent and strength of a person's religious commitment.

Definition in German

Glaube bezeichnet die innere Überzeugung an eine höhere Macht oder religiöse Wahrheiten und das daraus resultierende Vertrauen.

Word origin

Glaube comes from Old High German gilouba through Middle High German geloube and is related to the verb glauben.

Usage tips

  • Glaube is a masculine noun and is always capitalized in German.

Other meanings

  • beliefnoun

Opposites

  • Zweifeldoubtnoun
  • Atheismusatheismnoun

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