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Wahrnehmung

English translation of Wahrnehmung

perception

Wahrnehmung is the German term for 'perception.' It refers to the process of interpreting sensory information in order to understand and interact with the environment. It can also refer to the subjective experience of this process, as in 'my perception of the situation.' Wahrnehmung is a noun and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.


Example sentences using: Wahrnehmung

Die Wahrnehmung dieser Farben kann von Person zu Person variieren.

English translation of Die Wahrnehmung dieser Farben kann von Person zu Person variieren.

The perception of these colors can vary from person to person.

This sentence uses 'Wahrnehmung' to express the idea that how one perceives or interprets something, like colors in this case, can be subjective and different for each individual.

Nach meiner Wahrnehmung ist er ein ehrlicher Mensch.

English translation of Nach meiner Wahrnehmung ist er ein ehrlicher Mensch.

In my perception, he is an honest person.

Here, 'Wahrnehmung' is used to express a personal belief or opinion, influenced by the speaker's individual perception or interpretation of a person's character.

Wahrnehmung ist der Schlüssel zur Verständnis der Welt.

English translation of Wahrnehmung ist der Schlüssel zur Verständnis der Welt.

Perception is the key to understanding the world.

This example uses 'Wahrnehmung' in a broader sense, to indicate that how we perceive or interpret the world around us forms the basis of our understanding of it.

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