das Verständnis
Translation
understanding, comprehension, sympathy, appreciation
Examples
Danke für Ihr Verständnis.
Thank you for your understanding.
Er hat kein Verständnis für meine Situation.
He has no sympathy for my situation.
Das ist mein Verständnis der Sache.
That is my understanding of the matter.
Grammar Patterns
to have/show understanding for sb./sth. Verständnis ((für j-n/et4)) haben/zeigen Please show some understanding for his situation.
to ask for understanding um Verständnis bitten We ask for your understanding regarding the delay.
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Etymology
From the verb 'verstehen' (to understand). 'ver-' + 'stehen' (to stand) metaphorically means to 'stand before' something to grasp it. '-nis' is a noun suffix.
Memory Tips
It's the noun form of 'verstehen' (to understand). If you can 'verstehen' something, you have 'Verständnis'.