German Conversation · Level 92
59 words
German word
gläubig
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈglɔʏ̯bɪç/
Meaning
- adjectivedevout
Example
Wir kennen einen gläubigen Mann aus dem Dorf.
We know a devout man from the village.
More examples
Bei der Taufe wirkte die Familie besonders gläubig.
At the baptism, the family seemed especially devout.
Core concept
A person whose conviction shapes conduct and can make untested claims seem believable.
Common phrases
tief gläubig sein
be deeply devout
unter gläubigen Leuten
among devout people
Similar words
religiös: Involving clear ties to religious beliefs, teachings, or institutions.
fromm: Showing earnest devotion through prayer and faithful conduct.
spirituell: Giving importance to spiritual concerns and inner experience beyond organized religion.
praktizierend: Following religious rituals and practices as a regular part of life.
Definition in German
Beschreibt eine Person, die religiöse Überzeugungen ernst nimmt und danach handelt.
Word origin
Gläubig is formed from glauben, meaning 'to believe', with the adjective suffix -ig; its older form is Middle High German geloubic.
Usage tips
- In religious contexts, gläubig often means 'devout', while leichtgläubig more specifically means 'gullible' or 'credulous'.
Other meanings
- credulousadjective
Opposites
- ungläubigunbelievingadjective
Related words
- Gläubigebelievernoun
- Ungläubigkeitunbeliefnoun