Gaslighting
Gaslighting is the German phrase for gaslighting.
Did you know?
- The German language has a specific word Zermürbung, which describes the process of wearing someone down mentally over time, a core component of gaslighting.
- Because Gaslighting is a relatively new loanword, older generations of Germans may not recognize it and instead use Täuschung meaning 'deception'.
- When discussing the 'gaslighter' in German, people often use the term Täter meaning 'perpetrator', which gives the psychological act a more criminal connotation.
Examples in context
- Ich habe genug von seinem Psychoterror, er versucht ständig meine Wahrnehmung zu manipulieren.I've had enough of his gaslighting, he constantly tries to manipulate my perception.
- Das ist klassisches Gaslighting.That is classic gaslighting.
- Gaslighting ist eine Form von psychischer Gewalt.Gaslighting is a form of psychological violence.
Example conversation
Lukas and Julia are discussing a conflict in their relationship.
- LukasDu verdrehst die Tatsachen wieder.You are twisting the facts again.
- JuliaIch sage nur meine Meinung, Lukas.I am just stating my opinion, Lukas.
- LukasNein, das ist Gaslighting und es verletzt mich.No, that is gaslighting and it hurts me.
- JuliaTut mir leid, ich wollte dich nicht manipulieren.I'm sorry, I didn't want to manipulate you.
