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Geisteshaltung

mindset, attitude of mind

noun GAIS-tes-hal-tung Rare

Also means

intellectual stance

Usage Note

Geisteshaltung is a formal term for one's fundamental mental posture or outlook on the world. It is similar to Haltung (attitude) but specifically emphasises the intellectual and spiritual dimension.

Examples

"Eine offene Geisteshaltung ist Voraussetzung für echtes Lernen."

Natural Translation

An open mindset is a prerequisite for genuine learning.

Literal Translation

An open mind-attitude is prerequisite for real learning.

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