verstehen

English

/və(ɹ)ˈʃteɪ.ən/

noun
Definitions
  • (sociology) A stance that attempts to understand the meaning of action from the actor's point of view, so that the actor is seen as a subject rather than an object of observation.

Etymology

Borrowed from German verstehen (understand, comprehend).

Origin

German (Berlin)

verstehen

Gloss

understand, comprehend

Concept
Semantic Field

Cognition

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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