Unterbewusstsein

subconscious

noun un-ter-be-VUST-zain Rare

Also means

unconscious mind

Usage Note

Unterbewusstsein is the everyday German term for the part of the mind below conscious awareness. Psychologists prefer Unbewusstes (unconscious), but Unterbewusstsein dominates popular speech.

Examples

"Viele Entscheidungen werden vom Unterbewusstsein gesteuert."

Natural Translation

Many decisions are controlled by the subconscious.

Literal Translation

Many decisions are from-the subconscious steered.

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