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Zerstreutheit

absent-mindedness

noun tser-SHTROYT-hite Less Common

Also means

distraction

Usage Note

Zerstreutheit is the state of being absent-minded, from the adjective zerstreut (scattered, distracted). It is normally used in the singular and often excuses a small lapse, as in aus reiner Zerstreutheit.

Examples

"In ihrer Zerstreutheit vergaß sie den Schlüssel."

Natural Translation

In her absent-mindedness she forgot the key.

Literal Translation

In her absent-mindedness forgot she the key.

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