Sich konzentrieren
Example: Ich muss mich auf die Prüfung konzentrieren.
Definition
"Sich konzentrieren" means to focus one's attention or mental effort on a particular task or subject. For example, in the sentence 'Ich muss mich auf die Prüfung konzentrieren,' it implies the need to give full attention to preparing for the exam.
Etymology
The phrase "sich konzentrieren" comes from the Latin word 'concentrare,' meaning 'to bring to a center.' It entered German through French 'concentrer.' The reflexive pronoun 'sich' indicates that the action is performed by the subject on themselves, emphasizing internal mental focus.
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"Sich konzentrieren" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A2) - set 3", containing 116 commonly used words.
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