Sinnhaftigkeit

meaningfulness, sense of purpose

noun ZIN-haf-tikh-kyte Rare

Usage Note

Sinnhaftigkeit describes the quality of having or perceiving meaning and purpose — in one's work, relationships, or life overall. It is central to contemporary discussions of motivation and well-being; the adjective sinnhaft is less common than the noun.

Examples

"Die Sinnhaftigkeit ihrer Arbeit war ihr wichtiger als das Gehalt."

Natural Translation

The meaningfulness of her work mattered more to her than the salary.

Literal Translation

The meaningfulness of her work was to-her more-important than the salary.

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