dedication

Engagement, Hingabe

Die Bereitschaft, viel Zeit und Mühe in etwas zu investieren, das einem wichtig ist.

In einfachem Englisch: The willingness to give a lot of time and effort to something you care about.

• This job takes dedication.
• His dedication to training helped him win.
• The team showed great dedication throughout the season.

So benutzt man es: dedication to something/doing something (Her dedication to helping children is impressive.)

Synonyme: commitment, devotion

Gegenteile: apathy

Häufige Wendungen: show dedication, dedication to something, hard work and dedication, work with dedication

Widmung

Eine kurze Botschaft am Anfang eines Buches oder anderen Werkes, die Liebe oder Respekt für jemanden ausdrückt.

In einfachem Englisch: A short message at the start of a book or other work, expressing love or respect for someone.

• The book has a lovely dedication.
• He wrote a dedication to his wife.
• Did you read the dedication on the first page?

So benutzt man es: dedication to someone (The book opens with a dedication to her parents.)

Häufige Wendungen: book dedication, dedication to someone, write a dedication

Weihe, Einweihung

Die Handlung oder Zeremonie, durch die etwas Gott oder einem religiösen Gebrauch gewidmet wird.

In einfachem Englisch: The act or ceremony of setting something aside for God or religious use.

• The church dedication took place on Sunday.
• A bishop led the dedication of the new altar.
• The temple's dedication brought together hundreds of worshippers.

So benutzt man es: dedication of something to someone/something (They celebrated the dedication of the chapel to Saint Anne.)

Synonyme: consecration

Häufige Wendungen: church dedication, dedication ceremony, dedication of something