Einbildung

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German[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Middle High German īnbildunge (imprinting). By surface analysis, einbilden +‎ -ung.

Pronunciation[edit]

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

Noun[edit]

Einbildung f (genitive Einbildung, plural Einbildungen)

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

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