selbstbewusst

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See also: selbstbewußt

German

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From selbst (self) +‎ bewusst (aware, conscious; intentional).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈzɛlpstbəˌvʊst/
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  • Hyphenation: selbst‧be‧wusst

Adjective

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selbstbewusst (strong nominative masculine singular selbstbewusster, not comparable)

  1. self-confident, self-assured
    selbstbewusste Körperhaltung.confident posture.
  2. (philosophy) self-conscious, self-aware

Declension

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Adverb

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selbstbewusst

  1. confidently, assertively
    selbstbewusst auftreten.to act with self-confidence.
    Wir vertrauen in unsere eigene Stärke und treten selbstbewusst auf.
    We trust in our own strength and act self-confidently.
  2. self-consciously

Further reading

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