die Schönheit
Translation
beauty
Examples
Die Schönheit der Natur ist atemberaubend.
The beauty of nature is breathtaking.
Sie ist eine wahre Schönheit.
She is a true beauty.
Grammar Patterns
((as an abstract noun)) beauty. The beauty of the landscape is incredible.
((as a countable noun)) a beauty (a beautiful person/thing). She is considered a great beauty.
Similar Words
die Anmut (grace), die Grazie (grace); Antonym: die Hässlichkeit (ugliness)
Etymology
Composed of 'schön' (beautiful) + the suffix '-heit', which forms abstract nouns.
Memory Tips
Like '-ness' or '-hood' in English, the suffix '-heit' turns adjectives into abstract nouns. So, 'schön' (beautiful) becomes 'Schönheit' (beauty).