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Haltung — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • attitude noun A settled way of thinking or feeling about someone or something.
  • bearing noun A mechanical part that supports a moving component and reduces friction between surfaces.
  • carriage noun The act of conveying; carrying.
  • composure noun A calm and controlled state of mind, especially under pressure.
  • husbandry noun The occupation or work of a husbandman or farmer; the cultivation of crops and the raising of livestock; agriculture.
  • poise noun A calm, self-assured manner; composure under pressure.
  • posture noun The way someone holds and positions their body, especially while sitting or standing.
  • stance noun The way someone stands, including their posture and the position of their feet.

Senses

Haltung is used for these senses in English:

  • attitude The position of the body or way of carrying oneself.
  • bearing One's posture, demeanor, or manner.
  • carriage (now, _, rare) A manner of walking and moving in general; how one carries oneself, bearing, gait.
  • composure Calmness of mind or temperament.
  • husbandry The occupation or work of a husbandman or farmer; the cultivation of crops and the raising of livestock; agriculture.
  • poise Mien; bearing or deportment of the head or body.
  • posture (rare) The position of someone or something relative to another; position; situation.
  • stance One's opinion or point of view.

attitude — full definition

  1. noun A settled way of thinking or feeling about someone or something.
  2. noun A physical posture or way of holding the body.
  3. noun Confident or defiant behavior, sometimes seen as rude or uncooperative.

bearing — full definition

  1. noun A mechanical part that supports a moving component and reduces friction between surfaces.
  2. noun A direction or angle measured relative to true north, used to describe position or heading.
  3. noun A person's posture, manner, or general demeanour.
  4. noun Relevance or connection to a matter.

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