Bildung
English meaning: Education / Formation
Definition
Education and self-cultivation. Germany's dual education system (combining academic study with vocational apprenticeship) is widely studied as a model for skill development. German 'Bildung' encompasses more than education — it signifies holistic personal development and formation of character, ideals admired in Humboldtian university philosophy.
Example
“Das duale Bildungssystem Deutschlands ist ein weltweites Vorbild für Berufsausbildung.”
In English: “Germany's dual education system is a worldwide model for vocational training.”
Literary Heritage
“Wer nicht von dreitausend Jahren sich weiß Rechenschaft zu geben, bleib im Dunkeln unerfahren.”
“Whoever cannot give an account of three thousand years remains in darkness, inexperienced.”
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Language information
- Language
- Deutsch
- German
- Script
- Latin
- Family
- Germanic
- Speakers
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