German Conversation · Level 60
71 words
German word
selbstbewusst
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈzɛlpstbəˌvʊst/
Meaning
- adjectiveconfident
Example
Sie ist eine selbstbewusste Frau.
She is a confident woman.
More examples
In Diskussionen wirkt sie selbstbewusst und überzeugt andere mit ihren Argumenten.
In discussions, she comes across as confident and convinces others with her arguments.
Core concept
Someone who carries themselves with calm assurance because their abilities feel familiar and secure.
Common phrases
selbstbewusste Haltung
confident attitude
selbstbewusste Meinung äußern
express an opinion confidently
Similar words
selbstsicher: Showing strong self-confidence through a poised, assured manner.
sicher: Speaking and acting without uncertainty or nervousness.
souverän: Remaining calm and in control when circumstances change.
zuversichtlich: Looking ahead with confidence that things will turn out well.
Definition in German
Mit sicherem Auftreten, weil man sich seiner Qualitäten bewusst ist.
Word origin
The word is a German compound of selbst, "self," and bewusst, "aware," based on the idea of being conscious of oneself.
Usage tips
- Selbstbewusst is generally positive, whereas English "self-conscious" usually suggests embarrassment and is not its translation.
Other meanings
- self-assuredadjective
Opposites
- unsicherinsecureadjective
Related words
- Selbstbewusstseinself-confidencenoun