Wahrnehmung

perception

Plural: die Wahrnehmungen/ˈvaːɐneːmʊŋ/

A feminine noun (die Wahrnehmung) meaning 'perception', how we sense or interpret things.

Article	Plural	Pronunciation
die Wahrnehmung	die Wahrnehmungen	/ˈvaːɐneːmʊŋ/

Example Sentences

Die Wahrnehmung ist subjektiv.

Perception is subjective.

Das verändert unsere Wahrnehmung der Realität.

That changes our perception of reality.

Die öffentliche Wahrnehmung spielt eine große Rolle.

Public perception plays a big role.

Sinneswahrnehmung (die) — sensory perception

Confusing 'Wahrnehmung' with 'Wahrgebung'

✅ 'Wahrgebung' does not exist — the correct noun is 'Wahrnehmung'

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