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Selbsterkenntnis: self-knowledge — meaning and examples | JadoLearn

DictionarySelbsterkenntnis

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Selbsterkenntnis

self-knowledge

realistic insight into one’s own character, motives, strengths and limitations

IPA/ˈzɛlpstʔɛɐ̯ˌkɛntnɪs/

Primary stress falls on Selbst, with secondary stress on kennt.

Meaning 1neutral · 88%

realistic insight into one’s own character, motives, strengths and limitations

Gute Führung setzt ein hohes Maß an Selbsterkenntnis voraus.

Die Gespräche führten bei ihm zu mehr Selbsterkenntnis.

Selbsterkenntnis half ihr, die eigenen Grenzen früher zu erkennen.

Selbsterkenntnis is generally uncountable and often appears in reflective, philosophical, psychological or leadership contexts.

zu Selbsterkenntnis gelangen — gain self-knowledge

Mangel an Selbsterkenntnis — lack of self-knowledge

Do not confuse Selbsterkenntnis with Selbstbewusstsein. The first is insight into oneself; the second often means confidence or self-awareness.

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Abstract noun for a realistic understanding of one’s own character, motives, abilities, limits or behavior. It is normally used without a plural.