Anmut
/ˈanmuːt/feminine
The English word grace can be translated into German as Anmut or Grazie.
Meaning: elegant movement, poise or balance (noun)
Ways to say it
| German | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Anmut | /ˈanmuːt/ | feminine |
| Grazie | /ˈɡʁaːt͡si̯ə/ | feminine |
The term refers to elegant movement, poise or balance. It can also be related to the verbs schmücken or zieren, which mean to adorn, decorate, embellish or dignify.
Which one should you use?
Anmut is the standard German word for the physical elegance or poise of a person's movements.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
Both Anmut and Grazie are feminine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈanmuːt/
Did you know?
- A person might have 'grace' in a social situation by being 'gnädig', but this implies they are acting from a position of superior power.
- The word Anmut is rooted in the Middle High German word anemuot, which literally combines 'to' and 'mood' or 'spirit'.
- While Anmut describes physical poise, the word Gnade is used for the concept of 'grace' in a spiritual or merciful sense.
Examples in context
- Er bewunderte aus der Ferne ihre Anmut.He admired her grace from afar.This example shows how to express admiring someone's Anmut from a distance.Tatoeba #13600456 by Waldelfe, translation #12776730 by Igider
- Schönheit ohne Grazie ist ein Haken ohne Köder.Beauty without grace is a hook without bait.This sentence uses Grazie to create a metaphor about beauty.Tatoeba #13108702 by Yorwba, translation #11613602 by tieguy
- Yoko tanze mit einer Grazie, die uns verblüffte.Yoko danced with a grace that surprised us.This sentence demonstrates using Grazie to describe a surprising elegance in dancing.Tatoeba #1513817 by al_ex_an_der, translation #324837 by CP
- Lieber Gott, wir danken dir für dieses köstliche Essen. Segne es und lass es uns schmecken. Amen.Dear God, we thank you for this delicious food. Bless it and let it taste good to us. Amen.
- 6 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Felix and Laura are watching a ballet rehearsal.
- FelixSie tanzt mit so viel Anmut.She dances with so much grace.
- LauraJa, ihre Anmut ist wirklich beeindruckend.Yes, her poise is truly impressive.
- FelixJede Bewegung wirkt so leicht.Every movement looks so light.
- LauraDas ist das Geheimnis ihres Stils.That is the secret of her style.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “grace” translations and entries Anmut, Grazie, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Anmut, Grazie, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
