Nomen

die Wahrnehmung

perception, awareness, sensation

Seine Wahrnehmung der Realität ist verzerrt.

His perception of reality is distorted.

Die visuelle Wahrnehmung ist sehr komplex.

Visual perception is very complex.

Er hat eine schnelle Wahrnehmung.

He has a quick perception.

the perception ((of sth.)) Die Wahrnehmung von Farben ist subjektiv.

the perception ((as sth.)) Die Wahrnehmung des Problems als Chance half uns.

Synonyms: perception, sensation, awareness; Antonyms: ignorance, unawareness

From 'wahr' (true) + 'nehmen' (to take) + '-ung' (noun suffix). It literally means 'the act of taking something as true'.

Think of 'taking in' what is 'true' around you through your senses to form your perception.

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