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nirvana in German

nirvana in German is Nirvana, Nirwana — nirvana means in Buddhism and Hinduism, the state of perfect peace reached by escaping suffering and desire.

nirvana in German

Nirvana
noun
(Buddhism) Complete cessation of dukkha; a blissful state attained through realization of sunyata; enlightened experience.
Nirwana
noun
(Buddhism) Complete cessation of dukkha; a blissful state attained through realization of sunyata; enlightened experience.

What does "nirvana" mean?

  1. noun In Buddhism and Hinduism, the state of perfect peace reached by escaping suffering and desire.
    "Monks meditate for years in pursuit of nirvana."
  2. noun (informal) A state of complete happiness or contentment.
    "Lying on the beach with nothing to do felt like pure nirvana."
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nirvana in a sentence

  • Monks meditate for years in pursuit of nirvana.
  • Lying on the beach with nothing to do felt like pure nirvana.

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What is "nirvana" in German?

"nirvana" in German is Nirvana, Nirwana. nirvana means: In Buddhism and Hinduism, the state of perfect peace reached by escaping suffering and desire.

How do you use "nirvana" in a sentence?

Example: "Monks meditate for years in pursuit of nirvana." In German, "nirvana" is Nirvana, Nirwana.

Are there other ways to say "nirvana" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "nirvana": Nirvana, Nirwana.

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