🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

negative Erfahrung

Pronunciation / Transliteration: neɡaˈtɪvə ɛɐˈfaʊʁʊŋ

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Negative Experience/ˈnɛɡətɪv ɪkˈspɪərəns/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Seine negative Erfahrung hat ihn geprägt."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    An event or situation that is unpleasant or detrimental to one's well-being.

    "The negative experience of losing a job can lead to significant stress."
  2. 2

    A personal encounter that results in adverse feelings or consequences.

    "Her negative experience at the restaurant made her hesitant to return."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'negative' originates from the Latin 'negativus', meaning 'to deny', while 'experience' comes from the Latin 'experientia', meaning 'knowledge gained through observation or participation'. The combination reflects a context of unfavorable or unpleasant encounters.

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