Achtsamkeit

mindfulness, attentiveness, careful awareness

noun AKHT-zahm-keyt Rare

Usage Note

Achtsamkeit has surged in usage via the mindfulness movement and now covers both the classical sense of careful attention (mit Achtsamkeit behandeln) and the Buddhist-influenced meditation practice. Both senses are standard in contemporary German.

Examples

"Achtsamkeit im Alltag bedeutet, innezuhalten und den Moment zu spüren."

Natural Translation

Mindfulness in everyday life means pausing and feeling the moment.

Literal Translation

Mindfulness in everyday life means to pause and feel the moment.

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