Die Weisheit
Example: Die Weisheit alter Philosophen inspiriert viele junge Denker.
Definition
"Die Weisheit" refers to the quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgment. It often implies deep understanding and the ability to make sound decisions, as seen in the phrase 'Die Weisheit alter Philosophen inspiriert viele junge Denker,' meaning the wisdom of old philosophers inspires many young thinkers.
Etymology
The word "die Weisheit" comes from the German root 'weise,' meaning wise or knowledgeable, combined with the suffix '-heit,' which forms abstract nouns indicating a state or quality. Did you know that 'weise' originally related to knowing or showing the right way, reflecting the guiding aspect of wisdom?
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"Die Weisheit" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (C2) - set 1", containing 95 commonly used words.
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