Aufnahmebereitschaft

receptiveness, readiness to absorb

noun AUF-nah-me-be-rait-shaft Rare

Also means

openness to learning

Usage Note

Aufnahmebereitschaft is the disposition to be open and ready to receive new information or impressions. It is used in educational and therapeutic contexts: hohe Aufnahmebereitschaft = high receptiveness.

Examples

"Müde Schüler zeigen kaum noch Aufnahmebereitschaft."

Natural Translation

Tired pupils show almost no receptiveness any more.

Literal Translation

Tired pupils show hardly still receptiveness.

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