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“perception” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈvaːɐ̯neːmʊŋ/

Example

Die Wahrnehmung von Geräuschen ist nachts stärker.

The perception of sounds is stronger at night.

Illustration for Wahrnehmung (perception)

How to say “perception” in German

“Perception” in German is Wahrnehmung.

An observer notices something in the surroundings and constructs an individual understanding of it from the available sensory information.

Full entry for Wahrnehmung: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Wahrnehmung

Unter Stress verändert sich die subjektive Wahrnehmung von Zeit.

Under stress, subjective perception of time changes.

Tips for using Wahrnehmung

  • Wahrnehmung commonly takes von for the perceived thing, as in die Wahrnehmung von Geräuschen.

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