die Bewusstmachung
Translation
raising awareness, consciousness-raising
Examples
Die Kampagne dient der Bewusstmachung des Problems.
The campaign serves to raise awareness of the problem.
Grammar Patterns
((the)) raising of awareness ((of sth.)) raising awareness of something Die Kampagne dient der Bewusstmachung des Problems.
Similar Words
Aufklärung (enlightenment), Sensibilisierung (sensitisation)
Etymology
From 'bewusst' (conscious, aware) + 'machen' (to make) + the nominalising suffix '-ung'. Literally 'the making-aware'.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'making' ('machen') an idea 'conscious' ('bewusst') in someone's mind.