Denkanregung

intellectual stimulus, prompt to think

noun DENK-an-ray-gung Rare

Usage Note

Denkanregung is used in educational and media contexts for something that provokes thought. It is close to Denkanstoß but implies a sustained stimulus rather than a single jolt: als Denkanregung dienen = to serve as an intellectual stimulus.

Examples

"Die Podiumsdiskussion bot zahlreiche Denkanregungen für alle Teilnehmer."

Natural Translation

The panel discussion offered numerous intellectual stimuli for all participants.

Literal Translation

The panel-discussion offered numerous thought-stimuli for all participants.

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