understanding

• Beschreibt eine Person, die Mitgefühl zeigt und die Gefühle anderer nachvollziehen kann; auch die Fähigkeit, jemanden oder etwas zu verstehen und wohlwollend zu beurteilen.

Describes a person who is sympathetic and able to understand others' feelings.

1. Sympathetic and compassionateB1formal

   Showing empathy and tolerance towards others' feelings or situations.

   Verständnisvoll

   • She is very understanding about my busy schedule.
   • He was understanding when I explained my mistake.
   • The teacher is understanding with students who struggle.

   Synonymecaringcompassionateconsiderateempathetickindsensitivesupportivesympathetictolerant

   Antonymecallouscoldhardheartedindifferentinsensitiveuncompassionateunkindunsympathetic

2. Having comprehensionB2formal

   Able to comprehend or grasp concepts, ideas, or situations.

   Verständnisvoll

   • He has an understanding grasp of complex mathematics.
   • She is understanding of the technical details.
   • The audience was understanding of the speaker's points.

   Synonymeawarediscerningenlightenedinsightfulknowledgeableperceptive

   Antonymedullobtuseuncomprehending

• Das Verstehen oder Begreifen von Sinn, Wesen oder Bedeutung einer Sache; auch die Fähigkeit dazu, oft verbunden mit Einsicht, Verständnis oder Einfühlung.

A noun referring to the ability to comprehend or grasp the meaning, nature, or significance of something.

unzählbar

1. Knowledge or comprehensionA2formal

   The ability to understand something or the knowledge gained about it.

   Verständnis

   • He has a good understanding of mathematics.
   • Reading helps improve your understanding of the world.
   • She explained the topic until everyone had a clear understanding.

   Synonymeapprehensioncognitioncomprehensiondiscernmentfamiliaritygraspinsightknowledgemasteryperception

   Antonymeignoranceincomprehensionmisunderstanding

2. Mutual agreementB1formal

   An informal agreement or arrangement between people.

   Einverständnis

   • They reached an understanding about sharing the work.
   • We have a mutual understanding that this stays between us.
   • The two countries signed an understanding on trade.

   Synonymeaccordagreementarrangementcompactdealpact

   Antonymeconflictdisagreementmisunderstanding

3. Sympathy or empathyB1formal

   The ability to understand and share someone's feelings.

   Verständnis

   • She showed great understanding towards his situation.
   • Thank you for your understanding during this difficult time.
   • His understanding nature makes him a good friend.

   Synonymecompassionempathyfellow feelingsympathywarmth

   Antonymeapathycoldnessindifferenceinsensitivity

• Verb, das die Handlung des Begreifens oder Erfassens der Bedeutung von etwas bezeichnet.

A verb used to indicate the act of comprehending or grasping the meaning of something.

unregelmäßiges Verb

1. Comprehend meaningA1formal

   To know or grasp the meaning, nature, or significance of something.

   Bedeutung verstehen

   • I understand what you mean.
   • Do you understand the instructions?
   • She understands the problem clearly now.

   Synonymeabsorbapprehendcatchcomprehendconceivedecipherdecodediscernfathomfollowgetgraspinterpretmake outperceiverealizerecognizeseetake in

2. Be sympatheticA2informal

   To feel sympathy or empathy for someone's situation or feelings.

   Verständnis zeigen

   • I understand how you feel about the loss.
   • He understands my reasons for leaving.
   • Try to understand his point of view.

   Synonymeappreciatecommiseratesympathize

3. Believe or assumeB1informal

   To believe something to be true based on information received.

   Annehmen

   • I understand that the meeting is at 3 PM.
   • She understands him to be a reliable person.
   • As I understand it, the project is delayed.

   Synonymeassumeconcludegatherinfersurmise