Bewusstseinszustand

state of consciousness

noun be-VUST-zynes-TSOO-shtant Rare

Usage Note

Bewusstseinszustand is used in psychology, neuroscience, and everyday language to describe the level or quality of conscious awareness at a given time. Veränderter Bewusstseinszustand (altered state of consciousness) is the most common phrase.

Examples

"Meditation kann zu einem veränderten Bewusstseinszustand führen."

Natural Translation

Meditation can lead to an altered state of consciousness.

Literal Translation

Meditation can to an altered consciousness-state lead.

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