das Selbstbewusstsein

B1

self-confidence

English meaning
self-confidence
Gender
das — neuter
Vocabulary package
Confidence & Self-Esteem

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Selbstbewusstsein in a sentence

Sein Selbstbewusstsein ist in letzter Zeit gewachsen.

His self-confidence has grown lately.

Declension of das Selbstbewusstsein

CaseSingularPlural
Nominativedas Selbstbewusstsein—
Accusativedas Selbstbewusstsein—
Dativedem Selbstbewusstsein—
Genitivedes Selbstbewusstseins—

Word family

das Selbstbewusstsein is built from selbst (self; oneself) and sein (to be). German builds meaning by welding words together, so knowing the parts usually gives you the whole.

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Questions about Selbstbewusstsein

Is it der, die or das Selbstbewusstsein?

It is das Selbstbewusstsein — Selbstbewusstsein is neuter.

What is the genitive of Selbstbewusstsein?

The genitive singular is des Selbstbewusstseins.

What does Selbstbewusstsein mean in English?

das Selbstbewusstsein means "self-confidence". For example: "Sein Selbstbewusstsein ist in letzter Zeit gewachsen." — "His self-confidence has grown lately."

What level is Selbstbewusstsein in German?

Selbstbewusstsein is a B1 word — b1 — intermediate. It belongs to the confidence & self-esteem vocabulary.

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