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Selbsttäuschung

self-deception

noun ZELPST-toi-shung Rare
Mind & Emotions Mental States

Also means

self-delusion

Usage Note

Selbsttäuschung is a slightly more psychological and formal synonym of Selbstbetrug; it emphasises the deceptive mechanism of the mind rather than culpable dishonesty. Both are used in modern German.

Examples

"Selbsttäuschung kann kurzfristig Erleichterung bringen, aber langfristig schadet sie."

Natural Translation

Self-deception can bring short-term relief, but in the long run it is harmful.

Literal Translation

Self-deception can short-term relief bring but long-term harms it.

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