dieWahrnehmung/ˈvaːɐ̯neːmʊŋ/perception; awareness; observation
Wahrnehmung is a German noun that means perception, awareness, or observation. It is pronounced /ˈvaːɐ̯neːmʊŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Wahrnehmungen".
Definitions
1.the process of becoming aware of something through the senses(psychology; cognition)
a.sensory recognition or realization
Die Wahrnehmung von Geräuschen geschieht über das Gehör.—The perception of sounds happens through hearing.
2.awareness or conscious noticing of something(general; understanding)
a.recognition or noticing a fact, situation, etc.
Er hatte keine Wahrnehmung der Gefahr.—He had no awareness of the danger.
3.the acting out or execution of a duty/responsibility(official/legal)
a.carrying out a duty/responsibility
Die Wahrnehmung der Elternrechte ist gesetzlich geschützt.—The exercise of parental rights is protected by law.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Wahrnehmung | die Wahrnehmungen |
| Genitive | der Wahrnehmung | der Wahrnehmungen |
| Dative | der Wahrnehmung | den Wahrnehmungen |
| Accusative | die Wahrnehmung | die Wahrnehmungen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Wahrnehmung" mean in English?
- "Wahrnehmung" means perception, awareness, or observation. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Wahrnehmung"?
- "Wahrnehmung" is pronounced /ˈvaːɐ̯neːmʊŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Wahrnehmung" der, die, or das?
- "Wahrnehmung" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Wahrnehmung"?
- The plural of "Wahrnehmung" is "Wahrnehmungen".
- What part of speech is "Wahrnehmung"?
- "Wahrnehmung" is a noun in German.
