Achtsamkeit — meaning in English
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English meaning
- awareness noun Knowledge or perception of a situation or fact.
- caution noun Careful attention to avoid danger or mistakes.
- mindfulness noun The practice of paying deliberate, non-judgemental attention to the present moment, including your breath, body and thoughts, often as a way of reducing stress.
Senses
Achtsamkeit is used for these senses in English:
- caution A careful attention to the probable effects of an act, in order that failure or harm may be avoided.
- mindfulness (Buddhism, psychology) Paying attention on purpose, in the present moment, and non-judgementally.
caution — full definition
- noun Careful attention to avoid danger or mistakes.
- noun A formal warning given by police instead of pursuing prosecution for a minor offense (chiefly UK).
- verb To warn someone about a risk or potential consequence.