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Kognition
/kɔɡnɪt͡si̯oːn/
cognition
Die menschliche Kognition umfasst Denken, Lernen und Gedächtnis.
Human cognition includes thinking, learning, and memory.
formal
The mental processes involved in acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses.
Kognitive Fähigkeiten sind entscheidend für das Lernen.
Cognitive abilities are crucial for learning.
Often used in psychology and cognitive science to describe mental processes like perception, memory, attention, and problem-solving.
Collocations
kognitive Fähigkeitencognitive abilitieskognitive Dissonanzcognitive dissonancekognitive Verarbeitungcognitive processing
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Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal Usage
Use 'Kognition' in academic or scientific discussions. For everyday conversation, prefer 'Denken' or 'Verstand'.
Gold Rule
Capitalization
Always capitalize 'Kognition' as it is a noun in German.
Word Origin
Derived from the Latin 'cognoscere' (to know or recognize), via the French 'cognition'.
Usage Notes
In German, 'Kognition' is a formal term used in academic and scientific contexts. In everyday language, simpler terms like 'Denken' (thinking) or 'Verstand' (understanding) are more common.
Word Breakdown
kogn
related to knowing or recognizing
root-ition
the process or state of
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