edify

ˈɛdɪfaɪ
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Translation of edify into German

Verb

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teaching

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instruct or improve morally or intellectually
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bilden erziehen belehren erbauen
  • The teacher aimed to edify her students with stories.Die Lehrerin wollte ihre Schüler mit Geschichten bilden.
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Synonyms and analogies of edify in English

Examples of edify in a sentence

  • Lectures are designed to edify and inspire students.

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

Verb
erbauenv.

Our mission is to destroy, not to edify.

Unser Ziel ist es zu zerstören, nicht zu erbauen.

All those who had the good fortune to edify themselves in their presence think back on them both with longing.

Mit Sehnsucht denken alle an die beiden zurück, welchen das Glück ward, in ihrer Nähe sich zu erbauen.

belehrenv.

Philosophy classes often edify students on complex concepts and critical thinking.

Philosophiekurse belehren oft Schüler über komplexe Konzepte und kritisches Denken.

Travel can edify the mind by exposing one to different cultures.

Reisen kann den Geist belehren, indem man verschiedenen Kulturen ausgesetzt wird.

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edify: Examples and translations in context

Art possesses the privilege of creating irritation and insecurity, but can also edify the beholder.

Denn die Kunst hat das Privileg Irritationen zu schaffen, zu verunsichern, aber auch den Betrachter zu erbauen.

In what ways can our words edify others?

Auf welche Weise können unsere Worte andere erbauen?

When they do so, they will be better prepared to participate in discussions and edify one another.

Dann sind sie nämlich besser in der Lage, sich am Unterrichtsgespräch zu beteiligen und einander zu erbauen.

Historical novels can edify readers about past events in an entertaining way.

Historische Romane können Leser über vergangene Ereignisse auf unterhaltsame Weise belehren.

The seminar was designed to edify participants about ethical leadership.

Das Seminar war darauf ausgelegt, die Teilnehmer über ethische Führung zu belehren.

Documentaries can edify audiences on various social and environmental issues.

Dokumentarfilme können das Publikum über verschiedene soziale und umweltbezogene Themen belehren.

Books can edify readers by providing new perspectives on various subjects.

Bücher können Leser belehren, indem sie neue Perspektiven zu verschiedenen Themen bieten.

Her kindness and wisdom continually edify those who seek her guidance.

Ihre Freundlichkeit und Weisheit belehren immer wieder diejenigen, die ihren Rat suchen.

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