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.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
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Selbstbewusstsein | — |
| Genitive | des Selbstbewusstseins | — |
| Dative | dem Selbstbewusstsein | — |
| Accusative | das 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.
