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Aufnahmefähigkeit

receptivity

noun OWF-nah-me-fae-hikh-kait Rare
Mind & Emotions Mental States

Also means

capacity to absorb information

Usage Note

Aufnahmefähigkeit describes how well a person can absorb and process new information or impressions. Begrenzte Aufnahmefähigkeit means limited capacity to take things in; commonly used in educational contexts.

Examples

"Nach dem langen Tag war seine Aufnahmefähigkeit erschöpft."

Natural Translation

After the long day his capacity to absorb information was exhausted.

Literal Translation

After the long day was his receptivity exhausted.

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