notion in German

notion in German is Begriff, Gedanke, Ahnung — notion means an idea, belief, or understanding about something.

notion in German

Begriff

noun

Mental apprehension of whatever may be known, thought, or imagined; idea, concept.

Gedanke

noun

Mental apprehension of whatever may be known, thought, or imagined; idea, concept.

Ahnung

noun

Mental apprehension of whatever may be known, thought, or imagined; idea, concept.

Idee

noun

Mental apprehension of whatever may be known, thought, or imagined; idea, concept.

Ansicht

noun

Mental apprehension of whatever may be known, thought, or imagined; idea, concept.

Auffassung

noun

Mental apprehension of whatever may be known, thought, or imagined; idea, concept.

Einfall

noun

A sentiment; an opinion.

Absicht

noun

(colloquial) Inclination; intention; predisposition; disposition.

Lust

noun

(colloquial) Inclination; intention; predisposition; disposition.

Neigung

noun

(colloquial) Inclination; intention; predisposition; disposition.

What does "notion" mean?

noun An idea, belief, or understanding about something.
"The notion of working from a beach café appealed to her."
noun A small item used in sewing, such as a button or zipper.
"Grandma keeps her needles, pins and other notions in a tin box."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

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Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

notion in a sentence

The notion of working from a beach café appealed to her.
He had a vague notion of what the job involved.
Grandma keeps her needles, pins and other notions in a tin box.
You can find elastic, hooks and similar notions at the back of the shop.

Similar words in German

conception feeling idea impression inkling whim

Common German translations

the of to AND A in I IS that for you IT

Frequently asked questions

What is "notion" in German?

"notion" in German is Begriff, Gedanke, Ahnung. notion means: An idea, belief, or understanding about something.

How do you use "notion" in a sentence?

Example: "The notion of working from a beach café appealed to her." In German, "notion" is Begriff, Gedanke, Ahnung.

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

Yes — German has 10 translations listed for "notion": Begriff, Gedanke, Ahnung, Idee, Ansicht, Auffassung.

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