asketisch

ascetic

English translations

  1. 01

    ascetic, austere, spartan

  2. 02

    ascetic

  3. 03

    austere

  4. 04

    spartan

Word details

German meaning
Asketisch bedeutet, ein Leben in strenger Entsagung und Einfachheit zu führen, oft aus religiösen Gründen.
English meaning
Ascetic means living a life of strict self-denial and simplicity, often for religious reasons.
Synonym
entsagend, enthaltsam
German example
Er lebte ein asketisches Leben in einer kleinen Hütte.
English example
He lived an ascetic life in a small hut.

Example sentences with “asketisch”

  1. Er führt ein asketisches Leben. (He leads an ascetic life.)

Frequently asked questions

Is asketisch an adjective?

Yes, it describes a lifestyle characterized by self-discipline.