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Auffasung
view
Definition & meaning
The German word Auffassung has two primary meanings:
- Perception, conception, or view: It refers to an individual's interpretation, opinion, or mental grasp of a situation, topic, or matter. It describes how someone perceives or understands a specific set of facts (e.g., "In my view...").
- Cognitive grasp or comprehension: It refers to the ability to understand or learn something quickly. This is often used in the context of one's intellectual capacity to process new information (e.g., "quick on the uptake").
Grammar & Word origin
- Grammar: It is a feminine noun (die Auffassung), with the plural form die Auffassungen.
- Word origin: The word is derived from the verb auffassen , which is composed of the prefix auf- (up/open) and the verb fassen (to grasp, seize, or hold). Historically, it combines the literal act of "grabbing" something with the metaphorical act of "grasping" an idea or concept.
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- Meinung (opinion)
- Ansicht (view/perspective)
- Verständnis (understanding)
- Auffassungsvermögen (power of comprehension)
- Einschätzung (assessment/judgment)
Antonyms:
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Examples
Ihre Auffassungen unterschieden sich deutlich voneinander.other
Their views differed significantly from one another.
Im Kurs wurden verschiedene Auffassungen diskutiert.other
Different views were discussed in the course.
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