When you encounter the German word der Atheismus, it refers to atheism, which means not believing in a god or gods. It's a noun, and it will always use the masculine article der. So you'll say "der Atheismus" for "the atheism."
For example, you could say: "Sein Atheismus ist bekannt." (His atheism is well-known.) Or: "Sie studierte den Atheismus als philosophisches Konzept." (She studied atheism as a philosophical concept.)
§ Understanding "der Atheismus"
- DEFINITION
- atheism; disbelief or lack of belief in the existence of God or gods
"Der Atheismus" is a German noun. It refers to the disbelief or lack of belief in the existence of God or gods. It's a concept, not a person or a physical object.
§ How to use "der Atheismus" in a sentence
Since "Atheismus" is a masculine noun, it always takes the masculine definite article "der" in the nominative case. Remember, German nouns are always capitalized.
Here are some common ways to use "der Atheismus" in sentences. Pay attention to the prepositions and how the noun changes in different cases.
- Nominative Case: When "der Atheismus" is the subject of the sentence.
Der Atheismus ist eine Weltanschauung.
Translation hint: Atheism is a worldview.
In vielen Ländern wächst der Atheismus.
Translation hint: In many countries, atheism is growing.
- Accusative Case: "Atheismus" can be the direct object of a verb, though this is less common for abstract nouns. It still remains "den Atheismus" (masculine accusative).
- Dative Case: When used with dative prepositions or as an indirect object. It becomes "dem Atheismus".
Er widmet sein Leben dem Atheismus.
Translation hint: He dedicates his life to atheism. (Here, "widmet" takes the dative.)
Sie spricht oft über den Atheismus mit ihren Freunden.
Translation hint: She often talks about atheism with her friends. ("über" can take accusative or dative depending on movement; here it's about a topic, taking accusative.)
- Genitive Case: When indicating possession or relationship. It becomes "des Atheismus". Note the -s ending.
Die Philosophie des Atheismus ist komplex.
Translation hint: The philosophy of atheism is complex.
§ Common prepositions with "Atheismus"
While you can use various prepositions, here are a few common ones you might encounter with "der Atheismus":
- über + Akkusativ (about):
Man diskutiert viel über den Atheismus in der Gesellschaft.
Translation hint: People discuss atheism a lot in society.
- gegen + Akkusativ (against):
Es gibt oft Argumente gegen den Atheismus.
Translation hint: There are often arguments against atheism.
- für + Akkusativ (for):
Einige Philosophen sind für den Atheismus.
Translation hint: Some philosophers are for atheism.
§ Practice makes perfect!
The best way to get comfortable with "der Atheismus" and other German nouns is to use them. Try writing a few sentences of your own using different cases and prepositions. Don't be afraid to make mistakes; that's how you learn!
نصائح
Learn the German noun
Remember that "Atheismus" is a masculine noun in German. This means it takes the definite article "der" (the).
Pronunciation practice
Practice pronouncing "Atheismus." Pay attention to the "th" sound, which is often like a 't' in German, and the stress on the second syllable.
Recognize the root
Notice the similarity to the English word "atheism." This can help you recognize its meaning quickly.
Use it in a simple sentence
Try forming a basic German sentence with "Atheismus." For example: "Er glaubt an den Atheismus." (He believes in atheism.)
Common adjective: atheistic
The adjective form is "atheistisch." For instance: "Die atheistische Bewegung." (The atheistic movement.)
Avoid direct translation of 'an'
When talking about belief, German often uses "an" (on/at) with the accusative case, as in "an den Atheismus glauben." Don't directly translate "believe in" as "in den Atheismus glauben"; that would be incorrect.
Secularism in Germany
Germany is a relatively secular country, so discussing "Atheismus" might be more common than in some other cultures. It's generally a well-understood concept.
Synonyms and related terms
Consider other related words like "die Nicht-Religiosität" (non-religiosity) or "der Unglaube" (disbelief) to broaden your vocabulary.
Philosophical context
For more advanced learners, explore the philosophical implications of "Atheismus" in German texts or discussions to deepen your understanding.
Flashcard creation
Create a flashcard with "der Atheismus" on one side and "atheism" on the other, along with an example sentence, to aid your memorization.
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Viele Menschen in Ostdeutschland kennen keinen Gott; sie leben im ___.
The sentence describes people not knowing God, which aligns with the meaning of 'Atheismus' (atheism).
Sein Leben ist vom ___ geprägt, er glaubt nicht an Götter.
The second part of the sentence 'er glaubt nicht an Götter' (he doesn't believe in gods) directly indicates 'Atheismus'.
Manche Leute leben ohne Religion, sie praktizieren den ___.
Living without religion is a core characteristic of atheism.
Der ___ bedeutet, dass man keine Religion hat.
The definition provided in the sentence directly matches the meaning of 'Atheismus'.
Viele junge Leute finden im ___ eine Antwort auf ihre Fragen.
The sentence implies a non-religious perspective, which points to 'Atheismus'.
Sie erzählte, dass sie im ___ aufgewachsen ist und keine Götter kennt.
Growing up without knowing gods is consistent with atheism.
Welche Aussage beschreibt "der Atheismus" am besten?
Atheismus bedeutet, dass man nicht an die Existenz von Gott oder Göttern glaubt.
Jemand, der keinen Gott hat, praktiziert oft den...
Wenn jemand keinen Gott hat, spricht man von Atheismus.
Was ist das Gegenteil von "der Atheismus"?
Theismus ist der Glaube an Gott oder Götter, während Atheismus das Gegenteil ist.
Atheismus ist der Glaube an einen einzigen Gott.
Das stimmt nicht. Atheismus ist der Mangel an Glauben an Gott oder Götter.
Ein Atheist glaubt nicht an die Existenz von Göttern.
Ja, das ist die Definition von Atheismus: kein Glaube an Götter.
Der Atheismus ist eine Form von Religion.
Nein, Atheismus ist der Mangel an Glauben an Götter und keine Religion an sich.
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Learn the German noun
Remember that "Atheismus" is a masculine noun in German. This means it takes the definite article "der" (the).
Pronunciation practice
Practice pronouncing "Atheismus." Pay attention to the "th" sound, which is often like a 't' in German, and the stress on the second syllable.
Recognize the root
Notice the similarity to the English word "atheism." This can help you recognize its meaning quickly.
Use it in a simple sentence
Try forming a basic German sentence with "Atheismus." For example: "Er glaubt an den Atheismus." (He believes in atheism.)
محتوى ذو صلة
مزيد من كلمات religion
abergläubisch
B1الشخص الأبيرغلويش (abergläubisch) يؤمن بالحظوظ الجيدة والسيئة، وغالباً ما يكون ذلك بسبب تقاليد أو مخاوف غير منطقية.
Altar
A2altar
anbeten
A2أن تحب وتحترم إلهًا أو شيئًا مقدسًا جدًا.
andächtig
B2أن تتصرف أو تشعر باحترام عميق وخشوع، مظهرًا التفاني الصادق.
asketisch
C1يعيش بضبط نفس شديد، متجنبًا الملذات ويركز على الانضباط الصارم، غالبًا لأسباب دينية أو روحية.
Atheismus
A2atheism
atheistisch
B1يصف الشخص أو الرأي الذي لا يؤمن بوجود أي إله.
auferstehen
A2أن تعود للحياة بعد الموت، كما في قصص القيامة.
Auferstehung
B2هو العودة إلى الحياة بعد الموت، وهو مفهوم ديني يشير إلى البعث أو النهوض من الموت.
aufklären
A2التوضيح أو التنوير يعني شرح أمر ما بوضوح لتمكين الآخرين من فهمه بشكل أفضل.
