German word

Persönlichkeit

Pronunciation

IPA/pɛɐ̯ˈzøːnlɪçkaɪ̯t/

Meaning

  • feminine nounpersonality

Example

Er hat eine freundliche Persönlichkeit.

He has a friendly personality.

Illustration for Persönlichkeit (personality)

More examples

Seine ausgeglichene Persönlichkeit beruhigt die Kollegen.

His well-balanced personality calms his colleagues.

Core concept

The distinctive pattern behind a person's manner, temperament, and individuality.

Common phrases

  • ausgeglichene Persönlichkeit

    well-balanced personality

  • kontaktfreudige Persönlichkeit

    outgoing personality

  • aufgeschlossene Persönlichkeit

    open personality

Similar words

Charakter: Enduring qualities shown through a person's values, beliefs, and conduct.
Temperament: The natural way a person tends to feel and express emotions.
Verhalten: Concrete behavior shown in a particular setting or circumstance.
Eigenschaft: One distinct feature or quality belonging to a person or thing.

Definition in German

Ein wiederkehrendes Muster von Reaktionen und Eigenschaften, das eine Person gegenüber anderen kennzeichnet.

Word origin

The suffix -keit turns the adjective persönlich into the noun Persönlichkeit, naming a person's personal and distinctive qualities.

Usage tips

  • German Persönlichkeit often covers overall personal presence, whereas Charakter more specifically emphasizes moral or enduring qualities.

Other meanings

  • individualitynoun
  • characternoun

Opposites

  • Charakterlosigkeitcharacterlessnessnoun

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