Aufopferung

self-sacrifice

noun OWF-op-fer-oong Rare

Also means

dedication; selfless devotion

Usage Note

Aufopferung means giving of oneself entirely for others or a cause. Mit Aufopferung pflegen means to care for someone with total dedication. It carries a positive connotation unless framed as excessive, in which case it may suggest unhealthy self-denial.

Examples

"Die Ärztin pflegte die Patienten mit großer Aufopferung."

Natural Translation

The doctor cared for the patients with great self-sacrifice.

Literal Translation

The doctor tended the patients with great self-sacrifice.

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