Denkmuster

thought pattern; cognitive pattern

noun DENK-moos-ter Rare

Also means

mental schema

Usage Note

Denkmuster refers to habitual ways of thinking that shape how one interprets situations. Common in therapy and self-help: eingefahrene Denkmuster aufbrechen (to break entrenched thought patterns). The plural is identical to the singular.

Examples

"Therapie kann helfen, negative Denkmuster zu erkennen und zu verändern."

Natural Translation

Therapy can help to identify and change negative thought patterns.

Literal Translation

Therapy can help, negative thought-patterns to recognize and to change.

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