die Schöpfungsgeschichte
Translation
creation story, account of creation, genesis
Examples
Die Schöpfungsgeschichte steht am Anfang der Bibel.
The creation story is at the beginning of the Bible.
Jede Kultur hat ihre eigene Schöpfungsgeschichte.
Every culture has its own creation story.
Grammar Patterns
to read/tell the ((creation story)) ((sth.acc)) to read/tell the creation story We read the creation story in religious education class.
Similar Words
Genesis, Ursprungsmythos (origin myth)
Etymology
A compound of 'Schöpfung' (creation) and 'Geschichte' (story, history).
Memory Tips
Literally translates to 'creation story'. Break it down into 'Schöpfung' and 'Geschichte' to remember it.