adjectiveadjective
weltanschaulich
ideological
The German word "weltanschaulich" is an adjective meaning "ideological" or "related to a worldview".
- It is derived from the noun "Weltanschauung", which breaks down into:
- Welt = world
- Anschauung = view, perception
- "Weltanschauung" means worldview or philosophy of life.
Similar words:
- ideologisch (ideological)
- philosophisch (philosophical)
- gedanklich (conceptual/thought-related)
Difference:
- weltanschaulich specifically relates to one’s worldview or belief system.
- ideologisch often has a more political or dogmatic connotation.
- philosophisch is broader, referring to philosophy in general, not necessarily tied to a specific worldview.
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Examples
Der Text behandelt weltanschauliche Fragen.adjective
The text deals with ideological questions.
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