die Selbstlosigkeit

C1

selflessness

English meaning
selflessness
Gender
die — feminine

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Selbstlosigkeit in a sentence

Sie handelt stets aus Selbstlosigkeit.

Word family

die Selbstlosigkeit is built from selbst (self; oneself). German builds meaning by welding words together, so knowing the parts usually gives you the whole.

Words that go with Selbstlosigkeit

Questions about Selbstlosigkeit

Is it der, die or das Selbstlosigkeit?

It is die Selbstlosigkeit — Selbstlosigkeit is feminine.

What does Selbstlosigkeit mean in English?

die Selbstlosigkeit means "selflessness". For example: "Sie handelt stets aus Selbstlosigkeit."

What level is Selbstlosigkeit in German?

Selbstlosigkeit is a C1 word — c1 — advanced.

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