understanding

ˌʌndərˈstændɪŋ
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Translation of understanding into German,

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Noun

1.

comprehension

knowledge or awareness about a subject
  • Her understanding of physics is impressive.Ihr Verständnis der Physik ist beeindruckend.
2.

empathy

sympathetic awareness or tolerance
  • He showed great understanding towards her situation..Er zeigte großes Verständnis für ihre Lage.

Adjective

1.

personality

kind and accepting of others' feelings and mistakes
  • She is very understanding when her friends make mistakes.Sie ist sehr verständnisvoll, wenn ihre Freunde Fehler machen.
2.

wisdom

possessing judgment and intelligence
  • An understanding leader listens to their team.Der Leiter ist einsichtsvoll und hört seinem Team zu.
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Expressions with understanding: examples in English and translations in German

unter der Bedingung
He accepted the job on the understanding of a salary increase.
unter der Annahme, dass
in dem Verständnis, dass
We proceeded on the understanding that all safety measures were in place.
völlig unbegreiflich
unbegreiflich
Her kindness was past all understanding.
Frieden jenseits des Verstehens
unfassbarer Frieden
She felt a peace beyond understanding during meditation.
Frieden, der alles Verstehen übersteigt
übernatürlicher Frieden
She felt a peace that passes all understanding during meditation..
Frieden, der alles Verstehen übersteigt
übernatürlicher Frieden
She felt a peace that passeth all understanding during meditation..

Synonyms and analogies of understanding in English

Examples of understanding in a sentence

  • The book improved my understanding of ancient cultures.
  • Her understanding of his feelings was evident.
  • They appreciated his understanding during the crisis.
  • Her understanding of philosophy is impressive.
  • The student's understanding of the topic was evident in his essay.
  • They came to an understanding after hours of negotiation.
understand
ˌʌndərˈstænd
understood
Verb
tr.
1.

knowledge

comprehend a fact or principle
  • I understand the theory behind it.Ich verstehe die Theorie dahinter.
2.

comprehension

know the intent or motives of people
  • He understands his friend's actions.Er versteht die Handlungen seines Freundes.
3.

infer meaning

infer something not explicitly stated
  • From her tone, I understand she's upset..An ihrem Ton verstehe ich, dass sie verärgert ist
4.

learning

Rare
be familiar with a skill or task
Rare
  • She understands how to operate the machine.Sie versteht, wie man die Maschine bedient.
5.

empathy

tr./intr.RareUS
empathize or sympathize with someone
tr./intr.RareUS
  • He understands your feelings well..Er versteht deine Gefühle gut

Expressions with understand: examples in English and translations in German

die Aufgabe verstehen
die Anweisungen verstehen
She clearly understands the assignment and delivers great results every time.
verstehst du
Do you understand the last step of the lesson?
soweit ich es verstehe
nach meinem Verständnis
As I understand it, the meeting starts at noon.
Fähigkeit zu verstehen
The test measures the capacity to understand written instructions.
am eigenen Leib erfahren
aus leidvoller Erfahrung wissen
She understands from bitter experience that trust must be earned.
Wir können nicht ansatzweise verstehen
We can't begin to understand the mysteries of the universe!

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

Noun
dasVerständnisnn.

Reading can be a doorway to understanding different cultures and perspectives.

Lesen kann ein Fenster zum Verständnis verschiedener Kulturen und Perspektiven sein.

dasVerstehennn.

A thorough analysis aids in understanding the buying patterns of teenagers.

Eine gründliche Analyse hilft, die Kaufmuster von Jugendlichen zu verstehen.

dieVerständigungnf.

Being a dove, he advocated for understanding rather than militaristic solutions.

Als Verfechter des Friedens plädierte er für Verständigung statt militärischer Lösungen.

dieKenntnisnf.

Successful tax planning involves understanding the latest tax laws and regulations.

Erfolgreiche Steueroptimierung erfordert Kenntnis der aktuellsten Steuergesetze und -vorschriften.

dasWissennn.

The teacher's deep understanding allowed her to answer every student's question.

Das fundierte Wissen der Lehrerin ermöglichte es ihr, jede Frage der Schüler zu beantworten.

Adjective
verständnisvolladj.

She was understanding when her friend needed to talk about his problems.

Sie war verständnisvoll, als ihr Freund über seine Probleme sprechen musste.

verstandenadj.

They exchanged dim glances, understanding the seriousness of the situation.

Sie tauschten vielsagende Blicke aus und verstanden den Ernst der Lage.

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understanding: Examples and translations in context

For sensitive topics, a face-to-face conversation is essential for understanding.

Bei heiklen Themen ist ein persönliches Gespräch unerlässlich für das Verständnis.

In tennis, understanding the carry is essential for aiming accurately.

Beim Tennis ist das Verständnis der Flugkurve für präzises Zielen unerlässlich.

Arguing can be frustrating, yet it often encourages deeper understanding.

Diskutieren kann frustrierend sein, fördert aber oft ein tieferes Verständnis.

In discussions, respect and understanding should prevail for productive communication.

In Diskussionen sollten Respekt und Verständnis für eine produktive Kommunikation vorherrschen.

The teacher was looking at her students, checking their understanding.

Die Lehrerin beobachtete ihre Schüler, um ihr Verständnis zu überprüfen.

Reaching a mutual agreement required patience and understanding from both sides.

Eine Einigung zu erzielen erforderte Geduld und Verständnis von beiden Seiten.

A compassionate attitude can foster better relationships and understanding among people.

Eine einfühlsame Haltung kann bessere Beziehungen und Verständnis zwischen Menschen fördern.

In maritime trade, understanding demurrage is crucial for timely deliveries.

Im Seehandel ist das Verständnis von Liegegeld für pünktliche Lieferungen entscheidend.

See also:

mutual understandingdeep understandinghave an understanding
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