Deutungsmuster

interpretive pattern; frame of interpretation

noun DOY-toongs-moos-ter Rare

Usage Note

Deutungsmuster is a sociological and psychological concept describing habitual frameworks through which people interpret experience. Used in social science: kollektive Deutungsmuster (collective interpretive frameworks). More hermeneutic than Denkschema.

Examples

"Kulturelle Deutungsmuster beeinflussen, wie wir Konflikte wahrnehmen."

Natural Translation

Cultural interpretive patterns influence how we perceive conflicts.

Literal Translation

Cultural interpretation-patterns influence, how we conflicts perceive.

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