pious

ˈpaɪəs
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Translation of pious from English into German

Adjective

1.

devout

showing deep religious devotion or reverence
  • She was known for her pious nature and regular prayers.Sie war bekannt für ihre fromme Natur und regelmäßigen Gebete.
2.

sanctimonious

pretending to be morally superior or virtuous
  • His pious remarks often annoyed his friends.Seine scheinheiligen Bemerkungen nervten seine Freunde oft.
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Expressions with pious: examples in English and translations in German

fromme Hoffnung
frommer Wunsch
His plan to end world hunger is a pious hope.
fromme Plattitüde
He often speaks in pious platitudes during meetings.

Synonyms and analogies of pious in English

Examples of pious in a sentence

  • Her pious acts of charity inspired many.
  • Her pious attitude masked her true intentions.
  • He was known for his pious declarations.

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

Adjective
frommadj.

Her pious thoughts filled the silence during the reflective moment.

Ihre frommen Gedanken erfüllten die Stille während des besinnlichen Moments.

frommeadj.

Her pious nature inspired many people in their own spiritual journeys.

Ihre fromme Art inspirierte viele Menschen auf ihrem eigenen spirituellen Weg.

gottesfürchtigadj.

His pious actions were a testament to his deep-rooted beliefs.

Seine gottesfürchtigen Taten waren ein Zeugnis seines tief verwurzelten Glaubens.

andächtigadj.

She often shared pious quotes that resonated with her followers.

Sie teilte oft andächtige Zitate, die bei ihren Anhängern Anklang fanden.

religiösadj.

Like her husband, she was very pious.

Sie war, wie ihr Ehemann, sehr religiös.

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Other translations for pious:

  • pietistischadj.
  • bigottadj.

pious: Examples and translations in context

For many citizens, the promise of swift political reform remains a pious hope.

Für viele Bürger bleibt das Versprechen schneller politischer Reformen ein frommer Wunsch.

They led a pious existence, always helping those in need.

Sie führten ein frommes Leben und halfen stets den Bedürftigen.

His plan assumes, with pious hope, that all stakeholders will fully cooperate.

Sein Plan setzt in frommer Hoffnung voraus, dass alle Beteiligten vollständig kooperieren.

Without structural change, the minister's rhetoric about equality remains a pious hope.

Ohne strukturelle Veränderungen bleibt die Rhetorik des Ministers über Gleichheit ein frommer Wunsch.

The pious teachings of her faith guided her decisions in life.

Die frommen Lehren ihres Glaubens leiteten ihre Entscheidungen im Leben.

The community admired their pious leader for his dedication to faith.

Die Gemeinschaft bewunderte ihren frommen Anführer für seine Hingabe zum Glauben.

Thinking the company will change its culture overnight is merely a pious hope.

Zu glauben, das Unternehmen ändere seine Kultur über Nacht, ist nur ein frommer Wunsch.

The speeches are supposed to be festive, full of pious platitudes.

Die Reden werden vermutlich festlich sein, voll frommer Platituden.

See also:

pious hopepious platitude
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