NOUN

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 aware of oneself and one's environment(psychology, philosophy)

a.the capacity to perceive, reflect, or experience subjectively

Das Bewusstsein des Menschen unterscheidet ihn von anderen Lebewesen.Human consciousness distinguishes humans from other living beings.

2.awareness or recognition of something; sense(general)

a.knowledge or mindfulness of a particular fact or situation

Er hatte kein Bewusstsein für die Gefahr.He had no awareness of the danger.

Declension

Genderneuter

SingularPlural
Nominativedas Bewusstseindie Bewusstseine
Genitivedes Bewusstseinsder Bewusstseine
Dativedem Bewusstseinden Bewusstseinen
Accusativedas Bewusstseindie 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.

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