Wahrnehmen
Example: Ich kann den Unterschied zwischen den Farben deutlich wahrnehmen.
Definition
"Wahrnehmen" means to perceive or become aware of something through the senses or the mind, such as noticing or recognizing differences, sounds, or sensations clearly and consciously.
Etymology
The word "wahrnehmen" comes from the German roots "wahr" meaning 'true' or 'real' and "nehmen" meaning 'to take'. Originally, it meant to 'take as true' or 'to recognize,' reflecting the act of consciously perceiving something.
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"Wahrnehmen" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 3", containing 113 commonly used words.
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