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empathy in German

empathy in German is Empathie, Einfühlung, Einfühlungsvermögen — empathy means the ability to understand and share someone else's feelings.

empathy in German

Empathie
noun
Identification with or understanding of the thoughts, feelings, or emotional state of another person.
Einfühlung
noun
Identification with or understanding of the thoughts, feelings, or emotional state of another person.
Empathie
noun
The capacity to understand another person's point of view or the result of such understanding.
Einfühlungsvermögen
noun
The capacity to understand another person's point of view or the result of such understanding.

What does "empathy" mean?

  1. noun The ability to understand and share someone else's feelings.
    "A good doctor needs empathy as much as medical knowledge."
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empathy in a sentence

  • A good doctor needs empathy as much as medical knowledge.
  • Great teachers show empathy toward struggling students.

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What is "empathy" in German?

"empathy" in German is Empathie, Einfühlung, Einfühlungsvermögen. empathy means: The ability to understand and share someone else's feelings.

How do you use "empathy" in a sentence?

Example: "A good doctor needs empathy as much as medical knowledge." In German, "empathy" is Empathie, Einfühlung, Einfühlungsvermögen.

Are there other ways to say "empathy" in German?

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "empathy": Empathie, Einfühlung, Einfühlungsvermögen.

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