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74 words
German word
religiös
Pronunciation
IPA/ʁeliˈgi̯øːs/
Meaning
- adjectivereligious
Example
Er ist ein religiöser Mann.
He is a religious man.
More examples
Sie ist religiös und besucht regelmäßig die Kirche.
She is religious and regularly attends church.
Core concept
A person, practice, or place visibly shaped by faith, worship, and religious tradition.
Common phrases
religiös sein
be religious
als religiös gelten
be considered religious
aus religiösen Gründen
for religious reasons
Similar words
fromm: Deeply pious and humble in religious conduct.
gläubig: Firmly believing in God or religious teachings.
Definition in German
An eine Religion oder den Glauben gebunden; beschreibt Dinge, Handlungen oder Äußerungen, die sich auf religiöse Lehren, Rituale oder Institutionen beziehen.
Word origin
The adjective comes through German from Latin religiosus, meaning connected with religion, which derives from religio, religion.
Usage tips
- German religiös broadly describes people, practices, institutions, and objects, while fromm more specifically emphasizes personal piety.
Other meanings
- devoutadjective
- piousadjective
Opposites
- weltlichsecularadjective
- gottlosgodlessadjective
Related words
- Religiositätreligiositynoun