Skip to content

Glaubensfreiheit

freedom of religion

noun GLOW-bens-fry-hayt Rare

Also means

religious liberty

Usage Note

Glaubensfreiheit is the right to hold and practise one's religious beliefs, guaranteed by Article 4 of the German Grundgesetz. It covers both the freedom to believe and the freedom to manifest religion in practice. Closely linked to Religionsfreiheit (freedom of religion).

Examples

"Glaubensfreiheit ist ein Grundrecht, das alle Menschen in Deutschland genießen."

Natural Translation

Freedom of religion is a fundamental right enjoyed by all people in Germany.

Literal Translation

Belief-freedom is a fundamental-right that all people in Germany enjoy.

Explore German by topic