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Gesinnung

conviction/mindset

Plural: die Gesinnungen/ɡəˈzɪnʊŋ/

A feminine noun meaning 'conviction', deeply held political or moral views.

ArticlePluralPronunciation
die Gesinnungdie Gesinnungen/ɡəˈzɪnʊŋ/

Example Sentences

Seine politische Gesinnung ist bekannt.

His political conviction is known.

Man darf niemanden wegen seiner Gesinnung verfolgen.

One must not persecute anyone for their convictions.

Die Gesinnung der Gruppe war nationalistisch.

The group's mindset was nationalist.

Compound Words

Gesinnungswandel (der) — change of conviction

Common Mistakes

Confusing with 'Einstellung'

'Gesinnung' = deep conviction, 'Einstellung' = attitude

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