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piety in German

piety in German is Frömmigkeit, Pietät — piety means deep devotion and respect toward God or religious duty.

piety in German

Frömmigkeit
noun
(uncountable, religion) Reverence and devotion to God.
Pietät
noun
(uncountable) Similar reverence to one's parents and family or to one's country.

What does "piety" mean?

  1. noun Deep devotion and respect toward God or religious duty.
    "Her piety was evident in her daily prayers."
  2. noun A conventional, often shallow statement of virtue.
    "The politician's speech was full of empty pieties."
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piety in a sentence

  • Her piety was evident in her daily prayers.
  • The politician's speech was full of empty pieties.

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What is "piety" in German?

"piety" in German is Frömmigkeit, Pietät. piety means: Deep devotion and respect toward God or religious duty.

How do you use "piety" in a sentence?

Example: "Her piety was evident in her daily prayers." In German, "piety" is Frömmigkeit, Pietät.

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

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "piety": Frömmigkeit, Pietät.

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