NOUN

Schamanismus/ʃamaˈnɪsmʊs/shamanism

Schamanismus is a German noun that means shamanism. It is pronounced /ʃamaˈnɪsmʊs/. As a noun it takes the article "der".

Definitions

1.Belief system and practice involving shamans as mediators between the human and spirit worlds(religion, anthropology)

a.spiritual system of indigenous cultures characterized by trance and healing rituals

Schamanismus ist vor allem in vielen Kulturen Sibiriens und Amerikas verbreitet.Shamanism is especially widespread in many cultures of Siberia and the Americas.

b.practice of seeking to interact with the spirit world for healing, divination, or guidance

Im Schamanismus spielen Rituale und Trommeln eine wichtige Rolle.In shamanism, rituals and drumming play an important role.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Schamanismus
Genitivedes Schamanismus
Dativedem Schamanismus
Accusativeden Schamanismus

Frequently asked questions

What does "Schamanismus" mean in English?
"Schamanismus" means shamanism. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Schamanismus"?
"Schamanismus" is pronounced /ʃamaˈnɪsmʊs/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Schamanismus" der, die, or das?
"Schamanismus" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What part of speech is "Schamanismus"?
"Schamanismus" is a noun in German.

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