die Auffassung
Translation
opinion, view, perception, comprehension
Examples
Das ist meine persönliche Auffassung.
That is my personal opinion.
Seine Auffassung der Lage war falsch.
His perception of the situation was wrong.
Meiner Auffassung nach ist das richtig.
In my opinion, that is correct.
Grammar Patterns
the view of ((sth.dat)) / on ((sth.acc)) die Auffassung von ((et3)) / über ((et4)) We have different views on politics.
in my opinion meiner Auffassung nach In my opinion, the plan is good.
to come to the conclusion that... zu der Auffassung gelangen, dass... He came to the conclusion that he should quit.
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Etymology
From 'auf' (up) + 'fassen' (to grasp) + '-ung' (noun suffix). It signifies the act of 'grasping' an idea.
Memory Tips
Think of 'grasping' (fassen) a concept with your mind. How you grasp it is your 'Auffassung'.