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conception in German

conception in German is Empfängnis, Konzeption, Vorstellung — conception means the moment an egg is fertilized, marking the start of a pregnancy.

conception in German

Empfängnis
noun
The power or faculty of apprehending of forming an idea in the mind; the power of recalling a past sensation or perception; the ability to form mental abstractions.
Konzeption
noun
The power or faculty of apprehending of forming an idea in the mind; the power of recalling a past sensation or perception; the ability to form mental abstractions.
Vorstellung
noun
The power or faculty of apprehending of forming an idea in the mind; the power of recalling a past sensation or perception; the ability to form mental abstractions.

What does "conception" mean?

  1. noun The moment an egg is fertilized, marking the start of a pregnancy.
    "The nurse explained how conception occurs when a sperm meets an egg."
  2. noun An idea, plan, or mental image of how something works or should be.
    "Most children have only a vague conception of how money works."
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conception in a sentence

  • The nurse explained how conception occurs when a sperm meets an egg.
  • A healthy lifestyle before conception can improve the chances of a smooth pregnancy.
  • Most children have only a vague conception of how money works.
  • His conception of justice differed sharply from hers.

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What is "conception" in German?
"conception" in German is Empfängnis, Konzeption, Vorstellung. conception means: The moment an egg is fertilized, marking the start of a pregnancy.
How do you use "conception" in a sentence?
Example: "The nurse explained how conception occurs when a sperm meets an egg." In German, "conception" is Empfängnis, Konzeption, Vorstellung.
Are there other ways to say "conception" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "conception": Empfängnis, Konzeption, Vorstellung.
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