Demut
humility
Demut is a noun in German that translates to humility in English. It is used to describe a person who is humble, modest, and unassuming. In a religious context, Demut can also refer to the act of humbling oneself before God. The word is often used in a positive light, as a virtue to be admired and cultivated.
Example sentences using: Demut
Er erfüllte seine Aufgaben stets mit großer Demut.
He always performed his tasks with great humility.
This sentence communicates that a person does his tasks not with arrogance or pride, but with humility, the German word for which is 'Demut'.
Seine Demut macht ihn zu einem guten Anführer.
His humility makes him a good leader.
In this example, the German word for 'humility', 'Demut', is used to describe a quality that contributes to someone being a good leader.
In ihrer Demut vergisst sie nie, wo sie herkommt.
In her humility, she never forgets where she comes from.
This sentence implies that despite her success or status, the woman always remembers her roots and maintains her humility, with the German word for that quality being 'Demut'.