Gottesfurcht

dieNoun

fear of God; piety.

English translations

  1. 01

    fear of God

  2. 02

    reverence for God

  3. 03

    piety

Word details

German meaning
Ein Gefühl des Respekts, der Ehrfurcht und des Gehorsams gegenüber Gott.
English meaning
Fear of God, piety
Synonym
Frömmigkeit, Ehrfurcht
German example
Seine Gottesfurcht war tief verwurzelt.
English example
His fear of God was deeply rooted.
Type
Noun
Article
die
Singular Form
die Gottesfurcht
Plural Form
None

Example sentences with “Gottesfurcht”

  1. In alten Zeiten war Gottesfurcht allgegenwärtig. (In old times, the fear of God was omnipresent.)

Frequently asked questions

Is Gottesfurcht a compound noun?

Yes, it combines 'Gott' (God) and 'Furcht' (fear). It is a feminine noun (die).