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Präsenz

presence, mental attentiveness

noun prae-ZENTS Rare
Mind & Emotions Mental States

Origin: from Latin praesentia

Also means

physical presence

Usage Note

Präsenz in a psychological context refers to full mental attendance — geistige Präsenz (mental presence). It is the quality coaches and therapists promote when they encourage people to 'be in the moment'.

Examples

"Volle Präsenz im Gespräch bedeutet, wirklich zuzuhören."

Natural Translation

Full presence in conversation means really listening.

Literal Translation

Full presence in the conversation means really to listen.

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