Usage Note
achtsam has two meanings: the classic one of being careful/considerate (achtsam mit Ressourcen umgehen) and the modern mindfulness-influenced sense of being present and self-aware. The latter has become very common in well-being and psychology contexts.
Examples
"Achtsam zu sein bedeutet, den gegenwärtigen Moment bewusst wahrzunehmen."
Natural Translation
Being mindful means consciously perceiving the present moment.
Literal Translation
To be mindful means to consciously perceive the present moment.
Related Words
- Abgebrühtheit hardened cynicism, unshockable matter-of-factness
- Achtsamkeit mindfulness, attentiveness, careful awareness
- Ansicht opinion
- Arglosigkeit naivety, guilelessness, unsuspecting nature
- Argwohn suspicion
- Aufbruchsstimmung mood of new beginnings, pioneering spirit
- Aufsässigkeit rebelliousness, insubordination
- Bedächtigkeit deliberateness, careful thoughtfulness
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