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.a feeling or sense of confidence in one's own abilities and worth(psychology; everyday life)

a.confidence in oneself

Sie besitzt viel Selbstbewusstsein und spricht ohne Angst vor Publikum.—She has a lot of self-confidence and speaks without fear in front of an audience.

2.the state or quality of being self-assured(character trait)

a.self-assurance as part of personality

Sein Selbstbewusstsein machte einen positiven Eindruck auf die Kollegen.—His self-assurance made a positive impression on his colleagues.

Declension

Genderneuter

SingularPlural
Nominativedas Selbstbewusstsein—
Genitivedes Selbstbewusstseins—
Dativedem Selbstbewusstsein—
Accusativedas 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.

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