NOUN

Asketismusasceticism

Asketismus is a German noun that means asceticism.

Definitions

1.a way of life characterized by self-discipline and avoidance of all forms of indulgence, often for religious reasons(religion; philosophy)

a.the principle or practice of strict self-denial and abstention from all forms of sensual pleasures

Er lebte viele Jahre in strengem Asketismus und verzichtete auf jeglichen Luxus.He lived for many years in strict asceticism and renounced any kind of luxury.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Asketismen (very rare)
Genitive
Dative
Accusative

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What does "Asketismus" mean in English?
"Asketismus" means asceticism. It is a German noun.
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"Asketismus" is a noun in German.

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