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.
'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.
meaning / sense
'der Sinn' and 'die Wahrnehmung' both have to do with seeing, hearing, smelling, tasting, or feeling. A 'Sinn' is the ability itself, for example the sense of smell or the sense of hearing. 'Wahrnehmung' means more the process: you take in something through the senses and process it. Learners can confuse the words because both belong to the same area. In practical terms: the sense is the tool; perception is what happens with that tool.
Im Dunkeln verändert sich die Wahrnehmung von Geräuschen stark.
In the dark, the perception of sounds changes a lot.
Nach der Erkältung ist mein Sinn für Gerüche noch nicht ganz zurück.
After the cold, my sense of smell has not fully returned yet.