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sich ignorieren

/zɪç ɪɡnoˈʁiːʁən/
reflexive verb★Intermediate— to ignore oneself
informal

To deliberately choose not to pay attention to one's own thoughts, feelings, or actions, often as a form of self-control or mental discipline.

Sie versuchte, sich zu ignorieren, als sie über ihre Ängste nachdachte.

She tried to ignore herself as she thought about her fears.

Im Stress ist es wichtig, sich nicht zu sehr zu ignorieren, sonst brennt man aus.

Under stress, it's important not to ignore yourself too much, or you'll burn out.

💡

This phrase is often used in contexts of self-reflection, mental health, or personal growth.

Collocations

sich selbst ignorierento ignore oneself

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

sich selbst reflektierenphrase
to reflect on oneself
sich selbst akzeptierenphrase
to accept oneself

💡Pro Tip

Self-awareness

This phrase is often used in discussions about self-awareness and mental health.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the reflexive pronoun 'sich' and the verb 'ignorieren' (to ignore), emphasizing the act of ignoring oneself.

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is often used in psychological or self-help contexts to describe the act of consciously choosing not to engage with one's own thoughts or emotions.

Word Breakdown

sich
oneself
reflexive pronoun
+
ignorieren
to ignore
verb
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