Vergangenheitsbewältigung Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Vergangenheitsbewältigung" is used as noun with the meaning of "coming to terms with the past", "dealing with history" or "overcoming the past".

Essential properties of "Vergangenheitsbewältigung"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Gender: feminine
Singular: die Vergangenheitsbewältigung
Plural: die Vergangenheitsbewältigungen
Composition: compound noun formed by Vergangenheit, Bewältigung

Meanings of "Vergangenheitsbewältigung" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Coming to terms with the past; dealing with history"

Definition: "Process of confronting and reconciling with the past, especially traumatic or difficult events."
Translation(s): coming to terms with the past, dealing with history, overcoming the past
Synonym(s): Vergangenheitsaufarbeitung, Geschichtsaufarbeitung
Related word(s): Erinnerungskultur, Geschichtsverständnis

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Vergangenheitsbewältigung ist ein wichtiger Teil der deutschen Kultur.Coming to terms with the past is an important part of German culture.
Viele Länder haben Schwierigkeiten mit der Vergangenheitsbewältigung.Many countries have difficulties with coming to terms with their past.
Die Vergangenheitsbewältigung erfordert oft Mut und Offenheit.Dealing with the past often requires courage and openness.

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