Glaubensbekenntnis

creed

noun GLOW-bens-buh-kent-nis Rare

Also means

profession of faith

Usage Note

Glaubensbekenntnis is a creed or formal profession of faith, e.g. das Apostolische Glaubensbekenntnis. The compound stacks Glaube (faith) and Bekenntnis (confession, avowal). Figuratively it denotes any declaration of one's core convictions.

Examples

"Die Gemeinde sprach gemeinsam das Glaubensbekenntnis."

Natural Translation

The congregation recited the creed together.

Literal Translation

The congregation spoke together the faith-confession.

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