Also means
love of one's neighbour
Usage Note
Nächstenliebe is love of one's neighbour, the Christian ideal of caring for others. The compound joins der Nächste (the fellow human) and Liebe (love). It is uncountable and carries strong ethical weight, often invoked in debates on social solidarity.
Examples
"Aus Nächstenliebe half sie den Obdachlosen."
Natural Translation
Out of charity she helped the homeless.
Literal Translation
Out-of neighbour-love helped she the homeless.
Related Words
Explore German by topic
