Selbsterkenntnis

/ˈzɛlpstʔɛɐ̯kɛntnɪs/

die noun C1

der (masc.) die (fem.) das (neut.)

Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.

N Register Neutral Era Current Frequency Academic Domain General Tone Neutral
Word fingerprint: Register: neutral. Era: current. Frequency: academic. Domain: general. Connotation: neutral.

Forms

plural
die Selbsterkenntnis

Meaning

  1. self-knowledge

    Built from Selbst (self) + Erkenntnis (insight, knowledge).

N Category Idea Concreteness Abstract Animacy Inanimate Countability Countable Scope Individual
Meaning fingerprint: Category: idea. Concreteness: abstract. Animacy: inanimate. Countability: countable. Scope: individual.

Made of

  • Selbst self
  • Erkenntnis insight, knowledge

Similar words

Introspektion

Introspektion is the practice of examining your own thoughts and feelings; Selbsterkenntnis is the deeper understanding that practice can lead to.

Usage notes

Bezeichnet das tiefe Verständnis der eigenen Persönlichkeit und Motive.

Practice

1 What does Selbsterkenntnis mean?

2 Fill the gap: ___ ist der erste Schritt zur Veränderung.

3 Which fingerprint chart matches Selbsterkenntnis?

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