mindset
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mindset
The characteristic way in which a person or group of people thinks and perceives the world. It includes beliefs, attitudes, and mental habits.
Um die Kultur zu verstehen, muss man sich mit der Denkweise der Menschen dort auseinandersetzen.
To understand the culture, you have to engage with the mindset of the people there.
The word consists of the verb 'denken' (to think) and the noun 'Weise' (way, method), connected by an 's'. So it literally means the 'way of thinking'.
Seine Denkweise ist sehr analytisch und logisch.
His mindset is very analytical and logical.
'Denkweise' (mindset) is often combined with adjectives that evaluate or describe it. Typical examples are a 'positive', 'negative', 'modern', 'traditional', or 'flexible' Denkweise.
Mit einer positiven Denkweise lassen sich viele Probleme leichter lösen.
With a positive mindset, many problems can be solved more easily.
Common verbs used with 'Denkweise' (mindset) are 'haben' (to have), 'verstehen' (to understand), 'akzeptieren' (to accept), or 'ändern' (to change). It often refers to a person or a group.
Ich kann seine Denkweise einfach nicht verstehen.
I simply can't understand his mindset.
philosophy
Both words describe how beliefs influence thinking and actions. A Denkweise is more typically the characteristic pattern of thought of a person or group, while a Philosophie is broader and can be formulated as a conscious guiding principle. Use „Denkweise“ for the way someone thinks and „Philosophie“ for the underlying orientation.
Seine pragmatische Denkweise hilft ihm, bei Problemen schnell eine Lösung zu finden.
His pragmatic mindset helps him quickly find a solution when problems arise.
Die Philosophie der Leiterin ist, Entscheidungen gemeinsam mit dem Team zu treffen.
The manager’s philosophy is to make decisions together with the team.
