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superego in German

superego in German is Über-Ich, Superego — superego means the part of the mind that acts as a self-critical conscience, reflecting the social standards a person has learned.

superego in German

Über-Ich
noun
(psychoanalysis) The part of the mind that acts as a self-critical conscience, reflecting social standards that have been learnt.
Superego
noun
(psychoanalysis) The part of the mind that acts as a self-critical conscience, reflecting social standards that have been learnt.

What does "superego" mean?

  1. noun The part of the mind that acts as a self-critical conscience, reflecting the social standards a person has learned.
    "Her superego made her feel guilty for breaking even a small rule."
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superego in a sentence

  • Her superego made her feel guilty for breaking even a small rule.
  • A weak superego can make it harder to resist temptation.

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What is "superego" in German?
"superego" in German is Über-Ich, Superego. superego means: The part of the mind that acts as a self-critical conscience, reflecting the social standards a person has learned.
How do you use "superego" in a sentence?
Example: "Her superego made her feel guilty for breaking even a small rule." In German, "superego" is Über-Ich, Superego.
Are there other ways to say "superego" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "superego": Über-Ich, Superego.
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