Also means
willingness to make sacrifices
Usage Note
Opfersinn describes the readiness to forgo personal advantage or comfort for a greater cause — community, nation, or ideals. Used in patriotic and religious contexts; can be invoked critically when referring to excessive self-denial.
Examples
"Der Opfersinn vieler Freiwilliger in der Krise war beeindruckend."
Natural Translation
The spirit of self-sacrifice shown by many volunteers during the crisis was impressive.
Literal Translation
The sacrifice-spirit of many volunteers in the crisis was impressive.
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