understanding in German
understanding in German is verständnisvoll, Verständnis, Begreifen — understanding means the mental grasp of what something means or how it works.
understanding in German
verständnisvoll
Showing compassion, tolerance, and forbearance; sympathetically aware.
Verständnis
(uncountable) The act of one that understands or comprehends; the mental process of discernment of meaning.
Begreifen
(uncountable) The act of one that understands or comprehends; the mental process of discernment of meaning.
Verstehen
(uncountable) The act of one that understands or comprehends; the mental process of discernment of meaning.
Verständnis
Einigung
A reconciliation of differences.
Vereinbarung
An informal contract; a mutual agreement.
What does "understanding" mean?
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noun The mental grasp of what something means or how it works.
"Her understanding of physics helped her fix the machine."
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noun An informal agreement between people.
"They reached an understanding about how to split the bills."
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adjective Showing sympathy and willingness to tolerate someone's situation or mistakes.
"Her boss was understanding when she needed time off for the funeral."
understanding in a sentence
- Her understanding of physics helped her fix the machine.
- He has a basic understanding of French but can't hold a full conversation.
- They reached an understanding about how to split the bills.
- Her boss was understanding when she needed time off for the funeral.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "understanding" in German?
"understanding" in German is verständnisvoll, Verständnis, Begreifen. understanding means: The mental grasp of what something means or how it works.
How do you use "understanding" in a sentence?
Example: "Her understanding of physics helped her fix the machine." In German, "understanding" is verständnisvoll, Verständnis, Begreifen.
Are there other ways to say "understanding" in German?
Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "understanding": verständnisvoll, Verständnis, Begreifen, Verstehen, Einigung, Vereinbarung.
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