bewusste
Translation
conscious, aware, deliberate, intentional
Examples
Das war eine bewusste Entscheidung.
That was a conscious decision.
Die bewusste Atmung hilft bei Stress.
Conscious breathing helps with stress.
Grammar Patterns
((adjective)) + ((noun)) conscious ... That was a conscious decision.
Similar Words
Synonyms: intentional, deliberate; Antonyms: unconscious, unintentional
Etymology
From Middle High German 'bewist', past participle of 'bewissen' (to know). Related to the English word 'wit' and German 'wissen' (to know).
Memory Tips
Think of 'be-wissen' as 'to be with knowledge'. If you have knowledge of something, you are conscious or aware of it.