noun
Ketzerei
heresy
The German word "Ketzerei" is a noun meaning "heresy".
- It is derived from "Ketzer", which means "heretic", a person holding beliefs that are contrary to orthodox religious doctrine.
- "-ei" is a suffix forming nouns often with abstract meanings.
Similar words:
- Irrlehre (false doctrine)
- Abweichung (deviation)
- Glaubensabweichung (departure from the faith)
Differences:
- "Ketzerei" specifically refers to religious belief opposing established doctrine and often has historical/religious connotations.
- Irrlehre is more general, meaning any false teaching.
- Abweichung is broader, meaning any kind of deviation, not necessarily religious.
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Examples
Früher wurde Ketzerei streng bestraft.noun
In the past, heresy was severely punished.
In alten Büchern findet man viele Geschichten über verschiedene Ketzereien.noun
In old books one finds many stories about different heresies.
Die Priester diskutierten lange über die Folgen der Ketzerei.noun
The priests discussed the consequences of the heresy for a long time.
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