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religion
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religion
Glaubenssystem oder organisierte Weltanschauung mit religiösen Vorstellungen und Praktiken.
Die Religion spielt in vielen Kulturen eine wichtige Rolle.Use Religion for the general concept or an organized faith tradition. In everyday German, the plural Religionen refers to different religions; for personal belief, Glaube is often more natural.
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Frequently asked questions
What does religion mean in German?
Religion means a system of belief or faith, often referring to an organized religion.
Is Religion masculine or feminine in German?
Religion is feminine: die Religion.
How do you say religions in German?
The plural is die Religionen.
What is the difference between Religion and Glaube?
Religion usually means an organized religion, while Glaube means faith or personal belief.