ascetic in German
ascetic in German is asketisch, Asket, Asketin — ascetic means practicing strict self-discipline and avoiding physical comforts or pleasures, often for spiritual reasons.
ascetic in German
asketisch
Of or relating to ascetics.
Asket
One who is devoted to the practice of self-denial, either through seclusion or stringent abstinence.
Asketin
One who is devoted to the practice of self-denial, either through seclusion or stringent abstinence.
What does "ascetic" mean?
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adj Practicing strict self-discipline and avoiding physical comforts or pleasures, often for spiritual reasons.
"The monks lived an ascetic life of fasting and silence."
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noun A person who deliberately lives simply and denies themselves comfort or pleasure, typically for religious or philosophical reasons.
"The old hermit was known locally as an ascetic who owned almost nothing."
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ascetic in a sentence
- The monks lived an ascetic life of fasting and silence.
- His ascetic diet ruled out sugar, alcohol, and meat entirely.
- The old hermit was known locally as an ascetic who owned almost nothing.
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What is "ascetic" in German?
"ascetic" in German is asketisch, Asket, Asketin. ascetic means: Practicing strict self-discipline and avoiding physical comforts or pleasures, often for spiritual reasons.
How do you use "ascetic" in a sentence?
Example: "The monks lived an ascetic life of fasting and silence." In German, "ascetic" is asketisch, Asket, Asketin.
Are there other ways to say "ascetic" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "ascetic": asketisch, Asket, Asketin.
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