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Besinnung

consciousness

noun buh-ZIN-oong Less Common
Mind & Emotions Mental States

Also means

reflection, contemplation

Usage Note

Besinnung means both the state of being conscious, as in die Besinnung verlieren (to lose consciousness), and quiet self-reflection, as in zur Besinnung kommen (to collect oneself). It is normally used only in the singular.

Examples

"Nach dem Sturz verlor sie für einen Moment die Besinnung."

Natural Translation

After the fall she lost consciousness for a moment.

Literal Translation

After the fall lost she for a moment the consciousness.

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