English–German
“lack of understanding” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈʊnfɛɐ̯ˌʃtɛntnɪs/
Example
Wegen des Unverständnisses kam es zu Missverständnissen.
Because of the lack of understanding, misunderstandings arose.
How to say “lack of understanding” in German
“Lack of understanding” in German is Unverständnis.
An exchange leaves one side without a clear grasp of what the other side means or does.
Example sentences with Unverständnis
Die Bemerkung des Chefs erntete Unverständnis im Team.
The boss's remark was met with incomprehension within the team.
Tips for using Unverständnis
- The related adjective verständnislos means showing no understanding, while unverständlich means difficult or impossible to understand.