Usage Note
Offensinn is a rare, non-standard coinage for openness of mind; standard German uses Offenheit or Aufgeschlossenheit. As a -sinn compound it is masculine (der Sinn).
Examples
"Kinder zeigen einen natürlichen Offensinn, der bei Erwachsenen oft verblasst."
Natural Translation
Children show a natural open-mindedness that often fades in adults.
Literal Translation
Children show a natural open-mind that often fades with adults.
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Related Words
- Abgeklärtheit serenity, mature composure, detached calm
- Anmaßung presumption, arrogance, overstepping
- Aufgeschlossenheit open-mindedness, receptiveness
- Bedachtheit deliberateness, thoughtful care, circumspection
- Begeisterungsfähigkeit capacity for enthusiasm
- Beharrungsvermögen tenacity, perseverance
- Beharrungswille persistence, determination to persist
- Beherrschtheit self-control, composure
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