contemplative

kənˈtɛmplətɪv
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Translation of contemplative into German,

Adjective

1.

thinking

deeply thoughtful and introspective
nachdenklich kontemplativ besinnlich
  • She had a contemplative look on her face.Sie hatte einen nachdenklichen Ausdruck im Gesicht.
2.

religion

TECH.
connected with quiet religious prayer and deep thought
TECH.
kontemplativ beschaulich meditativ
  • He joined a contemplative religious order.Er trat einem kontemplativen religiösen Orden bei.

Noun

1.

deep thinker

person who spends much time in deep reflection
kontemplativer Mensch tiefgründiger Denker
  • The contemplative sat quietly, pondering the mysteries of the universe..Der kontemplative Mensch saß still da und dachte über die Geheimnisse des Universums nach
2.

religion

TECH.
person dedicated to religious contemplation
TECH.
Kontemplativer Meditierender Einsiedler m
  • The monk was a contemplative, spending hours in meditation.Der Mönch war ein Kontemplativer und verbrachte Stunden in Meditation.
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Synonyms and analogies of contemplative in English

Examples of contemplative in a sentence

  • The contemplative silence in the room was palpable.
  • The contemplative practices of the monks were inspiring.
  • She admired the contemplative nature of the retreat.
  • The contemplative often meditated by the river.
  • As a contemplative, she found peace in solitude.
  • She lived as a contemplative in a secluded abbey.

Translations of "contemplative" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective
kontemplativadj.

But there were some cows acting so relaxed and quite contemplative.

Aber Kühe waren da und wirken in sich ja sehr relaxed und kontemplativ.

besinnlichadj.

The mood on board was quiet accordingly, indeed almost contemplative.

Die Stimmung an Bord war entsprechend ruhig, ja fast besinnlich.

beschaulichadj.

Slow and contemplative, with the beat usually in the front.

Langsam und beschaulich, wobei der Beat meistens im Vordergrund steht.

kontemplativeadj.

The spiritual and contemplative dimension should be understood as a resource.

Die spirituelle und kontemplative Dimension sollte als eine Ressource verstanden werden.

nachdenklichadj.

As I walked, thoughts crisscrossed through my mind, making me feel contemplative.

Während ich ging, schwirrten Gedanken durch meinen Kopf und ließen mich nachdenklich fühlen.

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Other translations for contemplative:

  • meditativadj.

contemplative: Examples and translations in context

Each canonical hour structures the monk's time between manual labor and contemplative prayer.

Jede kanonische Stunde gliedert die Zeit des Mönchs zwischen Handarbeit und kontemplativem Gebet.

He is a psychologist, contemplative and a friend of the emergers.

Er ist ein Psychologe, Kontemplativer und Freund von Emerger.

The resulting paper works are of fragile perfection and high contemplative power.

Die entstehenden Papierarbeiten sind von fragiler Perfektion und hoher kontemplativer Kraft.

Through the practice of contemplative arts we learn to arrive at the moment.

Durch die Übung kontemplativer Künste lernen wir im Moment anzukommen.

A deeply contemplative way in the tension between solitude and community.

Ein zutiefst kontemplativer Weg in der Spannung zwischen Einsamkeit und Gemeinschaft.

The result is a contemplative, wavelike soundscape that does not move forwards.

Das Ergebnis ist ein kontemplatives, wellenartiges Klangbild, das nicht vorwärtskommt.

As dusk fell, the band played piano, setting a contemplative mood.

Als die Dämmerung hereinbrach, spielte die Band leise und schuf eine besinnliche Stimmung.

This place with the gorgeous view lends itselfs to a contemplative holiday.

Dieser Ort mit dem traumhaften Ausblick eignet sich für einen besinnlichen Urlaub.

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