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Umdenken Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Umdenken" is mainly used as verb meaning "to rethink", "to change one's mind" or "to reconsider". It is also used as noun.
Essential properties of "Umdenken"
Its most important properties are:
Properties as Verb
- Infinitive: umdenken
- Simple past: dachte um
- Participle: umgedacht
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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.
Properties as Noun
- Gender: neutral
- Singular: das Umdenken
- Plural: die [n/a]
Meanings of "Umdenken" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To change one's mindset or perspective"
"Umdenken", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.
- Definition: "To change one's way of thinking or perspective on something."
- Translation(s): to rethink, to change one's mind, to reconsider
- Synonym(s): neu denken, anders denken
- Antonym(s): festhalten, beharren
- Related word(s): überdenken, nachdenken
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er musste umdenken, nachdem er die neuen Informationen erhalten hatte.
- Die Firma musste umdenken, um wettbewerbsfähig zu bleiben.
- Nach dem Feedback der Kunden begann das Team, umzudenken.
2.) "The process of changing one's mindset"
"Umdenken", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.
- Definition: "Process of changing one's way of thinking or perspective."
- Translation(s): rethinking, change of mindset, paradigm shift
- Synonym(s): Neuausrichtung, Neuorientierung
- Antonym(s): Sturheit, Unnachgiebigkeit
- Related word(s): Überdenken, Nachdenken
📝 Some usage examples:
- Ein Umdenken in der Politik ist notwendig.
- Das Umdenken der Gesellschaft ist entscheidend für den Fortschritt.
- Ein Umdenken in der Bildungspolitik könnte viele Probleme lösen.