Stimming
The English term stimming is translated into German as Stimming.
Meaning: Translations (noun)
Which one should you use?
Selbststimulation translates to self-stimulation and is used in professional and academic contexts, and Repetitives Verhalten translates to repetitive behavior and is a substitute for stimming.
Did you know?
- If you use the formal German term Selbststimulation in a non-medical conversation, you might accidentally imply 'sexual stimulation' rather than sensory regulation.
- Because Stimming is a direct loanword, it is often categorized as 'Denglisch', a blend of 'Deutsch' and 'English' used to describe the mixing of the two languages.
- German doesn't have a single, non-clinical native word for 'stimming', which reflects how the concept was largely introduced to the German public through English-language autism advocacy.
Examples in context
- Die Selbststimulation ist ein wesentliches Merkmal des Autismus.Stimming is a significant characteristic of autism.
- Der Junge zeigt häufig autistisches Verhalten wie Schaukeln und Handflattern.The boy frequently displays autistic behavior such as rocking and hand-fluttering.
- Repetitives Verhalten kann ein Mechanismus sein, um die Sinnesüberlastung zu reduzieren.Repetitive behavior can be a mechanism to reduce sensory overload.
- Er zappelt oft mit seinen Händen, wenn er sich freut.He often fidgets with his hands when he's happy.
- Beim Warten fängt sie immer an zu flattern.She always starts fluttering when waiting.
- Stimming hilft mir bei Stress.Stimming helps me with stress.
- Ist Stimming für dich beruhigend?Is stimming calming for you?
- Sie nutzt Stimming zur Selbstregulation.She uses stimming for self-regulation.
Example conversation
Hannah and Julian are discussing neurodiversity at a cafe.
- HannahWas denkst du über Stimming?What do you think about stimming?
- JulianIch finde Stimming sehr wichtig.I think stimming is very important.
- HannahJulian, hilft es dir auch?Julian, does it help you too?
- JulianJa, es hilft mir sehr.Yes, it helps me a lot.
