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Verständnis

understanding

noun fer-SHTENT-nis Less Common
Mind & Emotions Mental States

Also means

comprehension

Usage Note

Verständnis is neuter, das Verständnis, and built on verstehen ('to understand'). The polite phrase Ich bitte um Ihr Verständnis ('I ask for your understanding') is common in apologies and notices. The plural Verständnisse is rare.

Examples

"Danke für Ihr Verständnis."

Natural Translation

Thank you for your understanding.

Literal Translation

Thanks for your understanding.

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