German Conversation · Level 18
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German word
Meditation
Pronunciation
IPA/meditaˈtsi̯oːn/
Meaning
- feminine nounmeditation
Example
Ich mache jeden Morgen eine Meditation.
I practice meditation every morning.
More examples
Abends höre ich oft eine geführte Meditation, damit ich mich beruhige.
In the evenings, I often listen to a guided meditation so that I can calm myself.
Core concept
A quiet practice in which attention settles on breathing, bodily sensations, or a single thought.
Common phrases
geführte Meditation
guided meditation
tägliche Meditation
daily meditation
Similar words
Achtsamkeit: Training the mind to notice each moment's sensations and thoughts without judgment.
Konzentration: The mental act of keeping strong attention on one chosen object.
Entspannung: A state in which the body and mind are free from tension.
Kontemplation: Deep, inward reflection in a state of profound quiet.
Definition in German
Meditation ist eine Übung der stillen, aufmerksamen Konzentration, oft mit Atem- oder Körperwahrnehmung.
Word origin
German Meditation comes from Latin meditatio, meaning contemplation, from meditari, meaning to reflect or consider.
Usage tips
- Meditation is feminine in German, so the form is die Meditation and the plural is die Meditationen.