No. 6,635 in German
erbsünde
"Erbsünde" means "original sin" in Christian theology.
In a sentence
Die Erbsünde ist ein zentrales Konzept in der christlichen Theologie.
Original sin is a central concept in Christian theology.
The word 'Erbsünde' here refers to the theological notion of original sin.
Die Idee der Erbsünde ist für viele Menschen schwer zu verstehen.
The idea of original sin is difficult for many people to understand.
In this sentence, 'Erbsünde' is used to discuss the philosophical aspects of the concept.
In der bildenden Kunst wurde die Erbsünde oft dargestellt.
Original sin has often been depicted in visual arts.
Here, 'Erbsünde' relates to its representation in artistic and historical contexts.
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