NOUN

Askese/asˈkeːzə/asceticism; austerity; self-denial

Askese is a German noun that means asceticism, austerity, or self-denial. It is pronounced /asˈkeːzə/. As a noun it takes the article "die".

Definitions

1.strict, self-disciplined lifestyle with renunciation of pleasures(lifestyle/religion)

a.practice of severe self-control, often for spiritual reasons

Viele Religionen schätzen Askese als Weg zu innerer Klarheit.Many religions value asceticism as a path to inner clarity.

2.deliberate abstention from material or sensual pleasures(general)

a.voluntary renunciation to achieve a goal

Durch Askese versuchte er, seine Konzentration zu steigern.Through self-denial he tried to improve his focus.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Askese
Genitiveder Askese
Dativeder Askese
Accusativedie Askese

Frequently asked questions

What does "Askese" mean in English?
"Askese" means asceticism, austerity, or self-denial. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Askese"?
"Askese" is pronounced /asˈkeːzə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Askese" der, die, or das?
"Askese" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What part of speech is "Askese"?
"Askese" is a noun in German.

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