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Denkanstoß

food for thought

noun DENK-an-shtos Rare
Mind & Emotions Mental States

Also means

intellectual prompt

Usage Note

Denkanstoß describes something -- a question, remark, or experience -- that stimulates further thinking. Einen Denkanstoß geben (to give food for thought) is a very natural phrase in lectures, journalism, and everyday conversation.

Examples

"Das Buch gab mir einen wertvollen Denkanstoß für meine eigene Arbeit."

Natural Translation

The book gave me a valuable prompt for thought about my own work.

Literal Translation

The book gave me a valuable thought-prompt for my own work.

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