Bewusstsein/bəˈvʊstzaɪ̯n/consciousness; awareness; sense
Bewusstsein is a German noun that means consciousness, awareness, or sense. It is pronounced /bəˈvʊstzaɪ̯n/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Bewusstseine".
Definitions
1.the state of being conscious; ability to perceive and experience(psychology; philosophy)
a.state of being awake and aware
Nach der Operation erlangte sie langsam wieder das Bewusstsein.—After the operation, she slowly regained consciousness.
b.inner perception and mental awareness
Das Bewusstsein des eigenen Handelns ist wichtig.—Awareness of one's own actions is important.
2.the awareness or knowledge of something(general)
a.collective sense or understanding within a group
Das Umweltbewusstsein in der Bevölkerung wächst.—Environmental awareness in the population is growing.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Bewusstsein | die Bewusstseine |
| Genitive | des Bewusstseins | der Bewusstseine |
| Dative | dem Bewusstsein | den Bewusstseinen |
| Accusative | das Bewusstsein | die Bewusstseine |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Bewusstsein" mean in English?
- "Bewusstsein" means consciousness, awareness, or sense. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Bewusstsein"?
- "Bewusstsein" is pronounced /bəˈvʊstzaɪ̯n/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Bewusstsein" der, die, or das?
- "Bewusstsein" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What is the plural of "Bewusstsein"?
- The plural of "Bewusstsein" is "Bewusstseine".
- What part of speech is "Bewusstsein"?
- "Bewusstsein" is a noun in German.
