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Denkblockade

mental block

noun DENK-blo-kah-de Rare
Mind & Emotions Mental States

Also means

cognitive blockage

Usage Note

Denkblockade describes a temporary inability to think clearly or creatively, often caused by stress or anxiety. Eine Denkblockade überwinden (to overcome a mental block) is the standard expression.

Examples

"Bei der Prüfung hatte er eine Denkblockade und wusste plötzlich nichts mehr."

Natural Translation

During the exam he had a mental block and suddenly knew nothing anymore.

Literal Translation

During the exam had he a thought-blockage and knew suddenly nothing anymore.

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