Auffassung
conception
Meaning of Auffassung
die Art, wie jemand etwas sieht oder versteht
the way someone understands something, e.g. their idea of happiness
Pronunciation
Auffassung with English translation
Auffassung usage examples
Meine Auffassung von Urlaub ist ganz einfach.
My conception of a vacation is very simple.
Seine Auffassung vom Leben änderte sich.
His conception of life changed.
Auffassung synonyms
What's the difference between Auffassung, Ansicht, Gedankenbild, Begriff, Konzept, Entstehung, Empfängnis, and Zeugung
A mental image or imagination-based picture; rare and literary.
A broad concept, notion, or term; very general in meaning.
A plan, concept, or design; usually more concrete and practical than Vorstellung.
The emergence, origin, or formation of something; focuses on the process of coming into being.
A conception, design, or developed idea; often more professional and structured.
Imagination, the ability to form mental images; not the idea itself but the capacity for it.
An idea or thought; the closest and most general equivalent.
Opinion, personal assessment; more subjective.
Advanced: broader words
Conception in the biological sense; only refers to fertilization.
Procreation or fertilization; a biological and narrower term.
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Questions about this word
What does Auffassung mean?
the way someone understands something, e.g. their idea of happiness
How do you pronounce Auffassung?
Auffassung is pronounced [ˈaʊ̯fˌfasʊŋ].
How is Auffassung used in a sentence?
My conception of a vacation is very simple. Translation: Meine Auffassung von Urlaub ist ganz einfach.
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