beliefs
word · lemma: belief
/bɪˈɫifs/
bi-LEEFS
/bɪlˈiːfs/
bi-LEEFS
Definition
Things or ideas that people accept as true, often relating to religion, culture, or personal opinions.
Usage & Nuances
'Beliefs' is a plural noun, commonly used with 'religious', 'strong', 'personal', or 'cultural' (e.g., 'religious beliefs'). It refers to ideas deeply held, not just casual opinions. Often appears in discussions about values and traditions.
Spanish: creenciasPortuguese (BR): crençasPortuguese (PT): crençasChinese (Simplified): 信仰 - 信念Chinese (Traditional): 信仰 - 信念Hindi: विश्वासArabic: معتقداتBengali: বিশ্বাস - ধারণা - মতবাদRussian: убеждения - верованияJapanese: 信念 - 信条Vietnamese: niềm tin - tín ngưỡng - quan niệmKorean: 신념 - 신앙 - 믿음Turkish: inançlar - kanaatlerUrdu: عقائد - ایمانIndonesian: keyakinan - kepercayaan
Example Sentences
People have different beliefs about the world.
basic
Her beliefs guide her actions every day.
basic
Some families have strong beliefs about education.
basic
We respect each other's beliefs, even if we disagree.
natural
Her family’s beliefs are very important to her.
natural
Traveling made him rethink some of his old beliefs.
natural