Transzendieren
Example: Manche Kunstwerke transzendieren kulturelle Grenzen und Zeiten.
Definition
"Transzendieren" means to go beyond or rise above ordinary limits, especially in a way that surpasses physical, cultural, or conceptual boundaries. It often refers to exceeding typical experiences or understanding, as in transcending cultural borders and time periods.
Etymology
The word "transzendieren" comes from the Latin 'transcendere,' which means 'to climb over' or 'to surpass.' It combines 'trans-' meaning 'across' and 'scandere' meaning 'to climb.' Did you know? The concept of transcending has philosophical roots, often associated with going beyond ordinary experience.
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"Transzendieren" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (C2) - set 1", containing 95 commonly used words.
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