NOUN
dasSelbstbewusstsein/ˈzɛlpstbəˌvʊstzaɪ̯n/self-confidence; self-assurance; self-awareness
Selbstbewusstsein is a German noun that means self-confidence, self-assurance, or self-awareness. It is pronounced /ˈzɛlpstbəˌvʊstzaɪ̯n/. As a noun it takes the article "das".
Definitions
1.confidence in one's own abilities and value(personality trait)
a.a positive assessment and awareness of oneself
Ihr Selbstbewusstsein ist nach dem bestandenen Examen gewachsen.—Her self-confidence grew after passing the exam.
2.awareness of oneself as a thinking and acting being(psychology/philosophy)
a.philosophical self-awareness
Der Mensch entwickelt im Laufe seines Lebens Selbstbewusstsein.—A person develops self-awareness over the course of their life.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Selbstbewusstsein | — |
| Genitive | des Selbstbewusstseins | — |
| Dative | dem Selbstbewusstsein | — |
| Accusative | das Selbstbewusstsein | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Selbstbewusstsein" mean in English?
- "Selbstbewusstsein" means self-confidence, self-assurance, or self-awareness. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Selbstbewusstsein"?
- "Selbstbewusstsein" is pronounced /ˈzɛlpstbəˌvʊstzaɪ̯n/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Selbstbewusstsein" der, die, or das?
- "Selbstbewusstsein" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What part of speech is "Selbstbewusstsein"?
- "Selbstbewusstsein" is a noun in German.
