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Verständnis

understanding

German grammar
dasVerständnisn
Meaning of Verständnis

mutual comprehension

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DE[fɛɐ̯ˈʃtɛndnɪs]
understanding
Verständnis - understanding
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Verstehen
General understanding; the most direct and broad term, very close to the primary meaning.
Einfühlungsvermögen
The ability to understand and empathize with another person's feelings and situation; closer to empathy than to general understanding.
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🇩🇪de

General understanding; the most direct and broad term, very close to the primary meaning.

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🇩🇪de

The ability to understand and empathize with another person's feelings and situation; closer to empathy than to general understanding.

B1Often

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Verständnis meaning: what does it mean?

gegenseitiges Verstehen und gegenseitige Übereinstimmung im Sinn und Gefühl

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Is Verständnis part of Conflicts and Reconciliation vocabulary?

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Is Verständnis part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?

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