German Conversation · Level 111
43 words
German word
Judentum
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈjuːdəntuːm/
Meaning
- neuter nounJudaism
Example
Viele Bräuche stammen aus dem Judentum.
Many customs originate in Judaism.
More examples
Viele Synagogen sind wichtige Orte im Judentum.
Many synagogues are important places in Judaism.
Core concept
An inherited framework of Jewish religious life in which shared teachings and rituals connect a community over time.
Common phrases
im Judentum
in Judaism
das moderne Judentum
modern Judaism
das orthodoxe Judentum
Orthodox Judaism
Similar words
Jude: A man who follows the Jewish religion.
Jüdin: A woman who follows the Jewish religion.
Religion: A system of beliefs and rituals centered on God or the supernatural.
Glaube: A belief or conviction held by an individual or group.
Definition in German
Die religiöse Tradition und Praxis der jüdischen Gemeinschaft
Word origin
The noun Judentum is derived from Jude with -tum, a Germanic suffix also seen in words such as Eigentum and denoting an abstract domain or condition.
Usage tips
- German distinguishes the religion das Judentum from an individual man, ein Jude, and an individual woman, eine Jüdin; jüdisch means Jewish.