German word

Kredo

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈkʁeːdo/

Meaning

  • neuter nouncreed

Example

Jedes Unternehmen braucht ein klares Kredo.

Every company needs a clear creed.

Illustration for Kredo (creed)

More examples

Viele Mitarbeiter nennen das Kredo als Leitlinie für ihre Arbeit.

Many employees cite the creed as a guiding principle for their work.

Core concept

A compass kept at the center of decisions, whether it belongs to a person or an organization.

Common phrases

  • sein Kredo

    his creed

  • das Kredo des Unternehmens

    the company's creed

  • nach dem Kredo handeln

    act according to the creed

Similar words

Überzeugung: A firmly held belief that underlies actions or decisions.
Leitprinzip: A basic guideline for directing actions or policies.
Grundsatz: A fundamental principle underlying policies or decisions.
Wert: A valued belief that shapes actions or decisions.

Definition in German

Kredo bezeichnet eine persönliche oder kollektive Grundüberzeugung, die als Handlungsmaxime oder Leitprinzip dient.

Word origin

Kredo is borrowed from Latin credo, "I believe," the opening word of the traditional Christian creed, and German extended the term to secular principles.

Usage tips

  • Kredo is neuter, with the article das and the plural form Kredos.

Other meanings

  • beliefnoun
  • credonoun
  • guiding principlenoun

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