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Selbstwahrnehmung

self-perception

noun ZELP-sst-vahr-nay-moong Rare
Mind & Emotions Mental States

Also means

how one perceives oneself

Usage Note

Selbstwahrnehmung is the cognitive process of perceiving and understanding one's own mental states, emotions, and behaviour. It is contrasted with Fremdwahrnehmung (how others perceive one) in psychology.

Examples

"Eine verzerrte Selbstwahrnehmung kann Beziehungen stark belasten."

Natural Translation

A distorted self-perception can put a great strain on relationships.

Literal Translation

A distorted self-perception can relationships greatly burden.

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