besitzdenken
dasNounpossessive mentality, proprietary thinking
English translations
- 01
possessiveness
- 02
sense of ownership
Word details
- German meaning
- Die Neigung, Dinge oder Personen als Eigentum zu betrachten und sie kontrollieren zu wollen.
- English meaning
- Possessiveness
- Synonym
- Eifersucht, Habgier
- German example
- Sein Besitzdenken führte zu Problemen in der Beziehung.
- English example
- His possessiveness led to problems in the relationship.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- das
- Singular Form
- das Besitzdenken
- Plural Form
- None
Example sentences with “besitzdenken”
Dieses starre Besitzdenken behindert unsere Zusammenarbeit. (This rigid possessive mentality hinders our collaboration.)
Frequently asked questions
Does 'Besitzdenken' have a plural form?
It is an abstract noun and is typically used only in the singular. It describes a general mindset or attitude.