Sinneswahrnehmung

sensory perception

noun ZI-nes-vahr-nay-mung Rare

Usage Note

Sinneswahrnehmung is the formal and pedagogical term for perception through the senses. It is used in biology lessons, philosophy, and cognitive science; the plural Sinneswahrnehmungen refers to individual acts of sensing.

Examples

"Sinneswahrnehmung bildet die Grundlage jeder Erkenntnis."

Natural Translation

Sensory perception forms the basis of all knowledge.

Literal Translation

Sensory-perception forms the foundation of all knowledge.

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