asketisch
austere
The German word 'asketisch' is used to describe something that is austere, meaning it is simple, plain and without luxury. It can be used to describe a lifestyle, a person or an object. For example, a monk's cell is often described as 'asketisch' because it is simple and plain, without any luxuries. Similarly, a person who lives a simple life without luxuries can be described as 'asketisch'.
Example sentences using: asketisch
Sein Lebensstil ist sehr asketisch.
His lifestyle is very ascetic.
This sentence indicates someone who leads a lifestyle characterized by severe self-discipline and abstention from all forms of indulgence for religious or spiritual reasons. The adjective 'asketisch' describes this extremely minimalistic and self-denying lifestyle.
Er hat eine asketische Diät befolgt.
He followed an ascetic diet.
In this sentence, the word 'asketisch' is being used to describe a strict or austere diet, which might be followed for religious or health reasons. It illustrates the use of 'asketisch' in describing not only a lifestyle but also specific actions, habits, or routines.
Die asketischen Mönche leben ohne materiellen Komfort.
The ascetic monks live without material comfort.
This example is used to show a typical context in which the term 'asketisch' appears. It denotes a minimalistic and simple lifestyle, often associated with religious vows of poverty. The monks live without luxuries or material comforts, which represents an ascetic or 'asketisch' lifestyle.