Einbildung

German

Etymology

From Middle High German īnbildunge (imprinting); synchronically analyzable as einbilden + -ung.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈaɪ̯nˌbɪldʊŋ/
  • (file)

Noun

Einbildung f (genitive Einbildung, plural Einbildungen)

  1. illusion, imagination
  2. conceit (overly high self-esteem)

Derived terms

  • Einbildungskraft
  • Einbildungsgabe
  • Einbildungsvermögen
  • Krankheitseinbildung

Further reading

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