Gedankenklarheit

clarity of thought; mental clarity

noun geh-DANK-en-klahr-hite Rare

Usage Note

Gedankenklarheit denotes the quality of thinking clearly and without confusion. Contrasts with Gedankenchaos. Common in mindfulness and productivity discourse: Gedankenklarheit gewinnen (to achieve mental clarity).

Examples

"Nach dem Urlaub kehrten Energie und Gedankenklarheit zurück."

Natural Translation

After the holiday, energy and clarity of thought returned.

Literal Translation

After the vacation returned energy and thought-clarity back.

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