nounnoun
die Regung, -en
movement · emotion
Eine kleine Bewegung oder ein Gefühl, das sich im Inneren zeigt.
The German word "Regung" is a feminine noun meaning "movement," "stirring," or "emotion." It comes from the verb "sich regen," which means "to move" or "to stir."
Similar words:
- Bewegung (movement)
- Impuls (impulse)
- Gefühl (feeling, emotion)
- Reaktion (reaction)
Differences:
- Regung often emphasizes a small, subtle movement or an emotional stir inside, whereas Bewegung is more general and can imply larger or physical movement.
- Impuls is more about a sudden urge or stimulus.
- Gefühl relates more directly to emotions themselves rather than physical or subtle emotional movement.
- Reaktion focuses on a response to a stimulus, not just the initial stir or motion.
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Examples
Jede kleine Regung des Babys wurde von den Eltern bemerkt.noun
Every little movement of the baby was noticed by the parents.
Auf seinem Gesicht war keine Regung zu sehen.noun
There was no sign of emotion on his face.
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