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die Attitüde
attitude
An inner stance, attitude, or way of thinking toward a thing or person.
example
Er hat eine sehr positive Attitüde zum Leben.
He has a very positive attitude toward life.
die Attitüde
attitude
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Meanings
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Usage tips
Register and style
'Attitüde' (attitude) is a loanword from French and is often used in an educated or more formal context. It often sounds more specific or psychological than the more everyday word 'Einstellung' (attitude, mindset).
EXAMPLE
Für diese Führungsposition suchen wir jemanden mit einer professionellen Attitüde.
For this leadership position, we are looking for someone with a professional attitude.
Typical collocations
When referring to an inner stance, 'Attitüde' (attitude) is often combined with adjectives such as 'positiv' (positive), 'negativ' (negative), 'professionell' (professional), or 'entspannt' (relaxed).
EXAMPLE
Trotz der Schwierigkeiten bewahrte sie eine positive Attitüde.
Despite the difficulties, she maintained a positive attitude.
Context clue
The negative meaning of 'Attitüde' (attitude) as arrogant behavior can often be recognized from verbs like 'ablegen' (to drop, to get rid of) or adjectives like 'arrogant' (arrogant). In this context, it describes behavior that is put on display and is often unwanted.
EXAMPLE
Mit dieser arroganten Attitüde wirst du hier keine Freunde finden.
With that arrogant attitude, you won't make any friends here.
Context clue
The meaning as a ballet pose is purely a technical term. You can recognize it immediately from the context when it involves dance, ballet, a stage, or dancers.
EXAMPLE
Die Tänzerin sprang und landete elegant in einer perfekten Attitüde.
The dancer jumped and landed elegantly in a perfect attitude.
Compare with
Attitüde vs Einstellung
attitude / setting
'die Einstellung' and 'die Attitüde' can both describe an inner attitude. 'Einstellung' is neutral and very common when talking about an opinion or mindset. 'Attitüde' can also mean this inner attitude, but it often suggests visible behavior more strongly, sometimes even something arrogant or artificial. That is why learners may confuse the words, especially when thinking of 'Haltung' (attitude / stance). In normal conversations, 'Einstellung' is usually the safer choice. 'Attitüde' fits better when a person's manner is being emphasized or meant critically.
Attitüde
Mia wirkt im Büro freundlich, aber ihre Attitüde vor dem Termin ist etwas überheblich.
Mia seems friendly at the office, but her attitude before the appointment is a bit arrogant.
Einstellung
Nach dem Unfall hat Max eine vorsichtigere Einstellung zum schnellen Fahren.
After the accident, Max has a more cautious attitude toward fast driving.
In real life
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