der Sinneswandel
change of mind
A clear change in one's opinion, attitude, or intention toward a person or thing.
EXAMPLE
Was hat eigentlich zu deinem Sinneswandel geführt?
What actually led to your change of mind?
der Sinneswandel
change of mind / change of heart
der Sinneswandel, die Sinneswandel
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Sinneswandel, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Sinneswandel |
| genitive | des Sinneswandels |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Sinneswandel | die Sinneswandel |
| accusative | den Sinneswandel | die Sinneswandel |
| dative | dem Sinneswandel | den Sinneswandeln |
| genitive | des Sinneswandels | der Sinneswandel |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Word formation
“Sinneswandel” (change of mind) is made up of “Sinn” (mind) and “Wandel” (change). The word therefore describes a change in one's thinking, attitude, or intention.
EXAMPLE
Sein Sinneswandel kam für alle völlig unerwartet.
His change of mind came as a complete surprise to everyone.
Typical collocations
Verbs such as “vollziehen” (to undergo or make), “erleben” (to experience), and “zeigen” (to show) are particularly often used with “Sinneswandel” (change of mind). The combination “zu einem Sinneswandel führen” (to lead to a change of mind) is also common.
EXAMPLE
Nach vielen Gesprächen vollzog die Politikerin einen deutlichen Sinneswandel.
After many discussions, the politician underwent a clear change of mind.
Register and style
“Sinneswandel” (change of mind) belongs more to elevated or written language and often appears in reports, commentaries, and political texts.
EXAMPLE
Der plötzliche Sinneswandel des Vereins sorgte für Diskussionen.
The organization's sudden change of mind sparked debate.
In real life
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