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consciousness · awareness
Der Zustand, in dem man wach ist, denkt, fühlt und merkt, was in einem selbst und um einen herum geschieht.
The German word "Bewusstsein" (modern spelling) is a noun meaning "consciousness" or "awareness".
It is composed of:
- "Bewusst" (conscious, aware)
- "-sein" (being)
So it literally refers to the state of being conscious or aware.
Similar words:
- Wahrnehmung (perception)
- Erkenntnis (realization, cognition)
- Achtsamkeit (mindfulness, attentiveness)
Differences:
- Bewusstsein focuses on the active state of being aware or conscious.
- Wahrnehmung refers to sensory perception specifically.
- Erkenntnis emphasizes understanding or knowledge gained.
- Achtsamkeit relates more to focused, deliberate attention or mindfulness.
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Examples
Er hat sein Bewusstsein verloren.noun
He has lost his consciousness.
Das Bewusstsein für die Umwelt wächst stetig.noun
The awareness of the environment is steadily growing.
Im Schlaf verändert sich das Bewußtsein.noun
During sleep, consciousness changes.
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