NOUN

Selbstbewusstsein/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

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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