perception
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perception
The process of receiving and processing stimuli from the environment and from inside the body through the sense organs.
Die menschliche Wahrnehmung kann durch optische Täuschungen leicht getäuscht werden.
Human perception can easily be deceived by optical illusions.
perception
The way a person, thing, or situation is judged, understood, or seen by others; the public impression or image.
Die öffentliche Wahrnehmung des Politikers hat sich nach seiner Rede deutlich verbessert.
The public perception of the politician improved significantly after his speech.
exercise / keeping
The exercise or use of a right, duty, opportunity, or appointment.
Die Wahrnehmung eines Termins beim Amt ist für den Antrag zwingend erforderlich.
Keeping an appointment at the office is absolutely required for the application.
'Wahrnehmung' (perception) is the noun from the separable verb 'wahrnehmen' (to notice, perceive, recognize). The ending '-ung' turns the action of perceiving into a noun.
Seine schnelle Wahrnehmung der Gefahr hat einen Unfall verhindert.
His quick perception of the danger prevented an accident.
In the meaning 'Ausübung' (exercise), 'Wahrnehmung' is almost always used with a genitive object or the preposition 'von' (of). This structure is typical of formal or bureaucratic language.
Die Wahrnehmung seiner Pflichten als Vorgesetzter ist ihm wichtig.
The exercise of his duties as a supervisor is important to him.
Pay attention to the context: If it is about the five senses (hearing, sight), sensory perception is meant. If it is about public opinion or the media, the impression or image is meant.
Die akustische Wahrnehmung von Fledermäusen ist faszinierend.
The auditory perception of bats is fascinating.
When it is about public image, 'Wahrnehmung' (perception) is often combined with adjectives such as 'öffentlich' (public), 'politisch' (political), or 'medial' (media-related). People also talk about 'steuern' (shaping/controlling) or 'verändern' (changing) perception.
Das Unternehmen möchte seine öffentliche Wahrnehmung verbessern.
The company wants to improve its public perception.
impression
„Eindruck“ and „Wahrnehmung“ can both describe how a person is viewed. „Eindruck“ is usually a specific, subjective impression that arises, for example, during an encounter. „Wahrnehmung“ more generally refers to how someone is regarded by others or in public.
Mehrere erfolgreiche Interviews verbesserten die öffentliche Wahrnehmung der Politikerin.
Several successful interviews improved the politician’s public perception.
Nach dem ersten Interview hatte ich einen positiven Eindruck von der Politikerin.
After the first interview, I had a positive impression of the politician.
