noun

die Hingabe, -

dedication · devotion

Es bedeutet, dass man sich mit viel Herz und voller Aufmerksamkeit einer Sache oder einem Menschen widmet.

The German word "Hingabe" is a noun meaning "devotion," "dedication," or "surrender."

It is made up of:

  • hin (towards)
  • Gabe (gift)

Together, it conveys the idea of giving oneself or something completely to a cause or person.

Similar words include:

  • Engagement (commitment)
  • Einsatz (effort, commitment)
  • Ergebenheit (devoutness, submission)

Difference:

  • Hingabe emphasizes a wholehearted, emotional surrender or dedication.
  • Engagement and Einsatz focus more on active involvement or effort.
  • Ergebenheit stresses loyalty or submission, sometimes more formal or hierarchical.

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Examples

Deine Hingabe für das Projekt ist bemerkenswert.noun

Your dedication to the project is remarkable.

Hingabe ist oft der Schlüssel zum Erfolg.noun

Devotion is often the key to success.

Hingabe an die Arbeit ist wichtig.noun

Dedication to work is important.

Seine Hingabe zeigt sich in jedem Detail.noun

His dedication shows in every detail.

Mit großer Hingabe widmet sie sich ihrer Arbeit.noun

She dedicates herself to her work with great devotion.

Ohne echte Hingabe lernt man kein Instrument.noun

Without real dedication, one cannot learn an instrument.

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