behavior

bɪˈheɪvjə
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Translation of behavior into German

Noun

1.

sociology

US
human conduct relative to social norms
US
  • His behavior at the party was inappropriate.Sein Verhalten auf der Party war unangemessen.
2.

psychology

TECH.US
action or reaction of something under specified circumstances
TECH.US
  • The chemical's behavior changes at high temperatures.Das Verhalten der Chemikalie ändert sich bei hohen Temperaturen.
3.

organism actions

TECH.US
observable response produced by an organism
TECH.US
Verhalten nVerhaltensweise fReaktion
  • The behavior of the mice was recorded during the experiment.Das Verhalten der Mäuse wurde während des Experiments aufgezeichnet.
4.

self-control

US
manner of acting or controlling yourself
US
  • Her behavior showed great self-control under pressure.Ihr Verhalten zeigte große Selbstbeherrschung unter Druck.
5.

device operation

TECH.US
way a device or system operates
TECH.US
  • The behavior of the software was unpredictable.Das Verhalten der Software war unvorhersehbar.
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Expressions with behavior: examples in English and translations in German

besonders höflich
sehr höflich
During the interview, she was on her best behavior.
jemandes Verhalten nachahmen
jemandes Verhalten imitieren
He tried to ape his brother's behavior to fit in.
Verhaltenskodex
The company has a strict code of behavior for employees.
vorbildliches Verhalten
Her model behavior in class earned her a special award.
Verhaltensänderung
The therapy program led to noticeable behavior change in several students.
unordentliches Verhalten
chaotisches Verhalten
The meeting descended into disorderly behavior with everyone talking at once.

Synonyms and analogies of behavior in English

Examples of behavior in a sentence

  • The teacher praised the students' behavior during the trip.
  • The behavior of the animal was unpredictable.
  • Studying human behavior can be complex.
  • The behavior of the birds was fascinating to observe.
  • Researchers analyzed the behavior of dolphins in the wild.
  • His behavior at the meeting was exemplary.

Translations of "behavior" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
dasVerhaltennn.

His rude behavior at the party was entirely out of character.

Sein unhöfliches Verhalten auf der Party war völlig untypisch für ihn.

dieVerhaltensweisenf.

Despite their efforts, the warning labels remained ineffectual and didn't deter careless behavior.

Trotz ihrer Bemühungen blieben die Warnhinweise wirkungslos und hielten keine unvorsichtigen Verhaltensweise ab.

dasBenehmennn.

His foolish behavior at the party embarrassed everyone around him.

Sein albernes Benehmen auf der Party war allen Anwesenden peinlich.

dasHandelnnn.

Fast and loose behavior can result in missed opportunities and failed projects.

Unüberlegtes Handeln kann zu verpassten Chancen und gescheiterten Projekten führen.

dieFührungnf.

The authorities will release from prison inmates exhibiting good behavior.

Die Behörden werden Häftlinge mit guter Führung aus der Haft entlassen.

Verhaltens-n.

The degenerate failed to meet the community's standards of behavior and respect.

Der Tunichtgut konnte die Verhaltens- und Respektstandards der Gemeinschaft nicht erfüllen.

dasAuftretennn.

That polite, charming behavior with clients is only a pose for promotions.

Dieses höfliche, charmante Auftreten bei Kunden ist nur Show für Beförderungen.

Betragenn.

Vivian, you don't expect me to condone his behavior.

Vivian, erwarte nicht, dass ich ein solches Betragen dulde.

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Other translations for behavior:

  • Funktionsweisen.
  • Handlungsweisenf.
  • Gebarennn.
  • Artnf.
  • Reaktionnf.
  • Aktionnf.

behavior: Examples and translations in context

The teacher will hold the students to account for their behavior.

Der Lehrer wird die Schüler für ihr Verhalten zur Rechenschaft ziehen.

Her nervous behavior planted doubt in my mind about her real intentions.

Ihr nervöses Verhalten säte Zweifel in meinem Kopf über ihre wahren Absichten.

Through his begging behavior, he showed how much he feared rejection.

Durch sein flehendes Verhalten zeigte er, wie sehr er Ablehnung fürchtete.

She remains tuned to the subtle cues in her baby's behavior.

Sie achtet stets auf die feinen Signale im Verhalten ihres Babys.

When she explained her motives, his strange behavior fell into place.

Als sie ihre Motive erklärte, ergab sein seltsames Verhalten endlich Sinn.

The rotten egg of the class finally decided to change his behavior.

Das schwarze Schaf der Klasse beschloss endlich, sein Verhalten zu ändern.

His nervous behavior was a dead giveaway that he was hiding something.

Sein nervöses Verhalten war ein offenes Geheimnis, dass er etwas verbarg.

She was quickly kicked out of the club for her behavior.

Sie wurde wegen ihres Verhaltens schnell aus dem Club geworfen.

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consumer behaviorbuying behaviorbehavior therapy
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