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Selbstwertgefühl

self-esteem

German grammar
dasSelbstwertgefühln

Meaning of Selbstwertgefühl

Deutsch

das Vertrauen darauf, dass man als Mensch etwas taugt

English

confidence in your own worth

self-esteem

Pronunciation

German
/ˈzɛlpstˌvɛʁtɡəˌfyːl/

Selbstwertgefühl with English translation

Selbstwertgefühl usage examples

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Ihr Selbstwertgefühl wurde durch das Lob gestärkt.

The praise boosted her self-esteem.

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Ein gutes Ergebnis kann das Selbstwertgefühl erhöhen.

A good result can raise your self-esteem.

Selbstwertgefühl synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between Selbstwertgefühl, Selbstwert, Selbstvertrauen, Selbstbewusstsein, Selbstachtung, Eigenwert, and Stolz

S
🇩🇪German
Selbstwert

A sense of one’s own value; a very close synonym of self-esteem, often used in a concise, abstract way.

B2very often
Selbstvertrauen
🇩🇪German

Confidence in oneself and one’s abilities; closer to confidence or self-confidence than to overall self-worth.

B2very often
S
🇩🇪German
Selbstbewusstsein

Self-confidence and a sense of inner assurance; in everyday use it often refers to confident behavior, not just self-esteem.

B2very often
S
🇩🇪German
Selbstachtung

Self-respect in the sense of respecting oneself and one’s boundaries; sounds a bit more moral and formal.

B2often

Advanced: broader words

E
🇩🇪German
Eigenwert

One’s intrinsic worth; literary and psychological in tone, often used in theoretical or abstract contexts.

B2rare word
S
🇩🇪German
Stolz

Pride; not the same as self-esteem, but a feeling of satisfaction with oneself or one’s achievements. It can be positive or excessive.

B2very often

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Questions about this word

What does Selbstwertgefühl mean?

confidence in your own worth

How do you pronounce Selbstwertgefühl?

Selbstwertgefühl is pronounced [ˈzɛlpstˌvɛʁtɡəˌfyːl].

How is Selbstwertgefühl used in a sentence?

The praise boosted her self-esteem. Translation: Ihr Selbstwertgefühl wurde durch das Lob gestärkt.

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