Usage Note
Selbstachtung is the sense of dignity a person maintains towards themselves. It is presented as a prerequisite for healthy relationships and contrasts with Selbstüberschätzung (arrogance). Common in psychological and ethical discourse.
Examples
"Wer keine Selbstachtung hat, kann anderen gegenüber auch keine Grenzen setzen."
Natural Translation
Those with no self-respect cannot set boundaries with others either.
Literal Translation
Who no self-respect has, can others towards also no limits set.
Related Words
- Aufopferungsbereitschaft willingness to sacrifice oneself, self-sacrificing spirit
- Aufopferungsgeist spirit of self-sacrifice, selfless dedication
- Beherztheit boldness, pluck, spirited courage
- Charakterfestigkeit strength of character, moral firmness
- Charakterstärke strength of character
- Edelmut magnanimity, noble-mindedness
- Ehrenhaftigkeit honourableness, integrity of honour
- Eigenständigkeit autonomy
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