das Handlungsmuster
Translation
pattern of action, behavioral pattern
Examples
Er wiederholt immer das gleiche Handlungsmuster.
He always repeats the same pattern of action.
Alte Handlungsmuster sind schwer zu ändern.
Old behavioral patterns are hard to change.
Grammar Patterns
to ((recognize/break/change)) a Handlungsmuster to recognize/break/change a behavioral pattern One must break old behavioral patterns.
Similar Words
Verhaltensweise (way of behaving), Gewohnheit (habit), Routine (routine)
Etymology
Composed of 'Handlung' (action) + 's' (linking element) + 'Muster' (pattern). Literally an 'action pattern'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as a recurring 'pattern' in someone's 'actions', like a habit or a typical reaction to a situation.