Verstand
mind
Meaning of Verstand
das, womit man denkt und versteht
part of a person used for thinking and feeling
Pronunciation
Verstand with English translation
Verstand usage examples
Er hat einen scharfen Verstand.
He has a sharp mind.
Sie hat einen klaren Verstand.
She has a clear mind.
Verstand synonyms
What's the difference between Verstand, Bewusstsein, Denkvermögen, Denkkraft, Sinn, Meinung, Absicht, and Seelenleben
The state of being aware and conscious; often more about awareness than the mind as a thinking part.
The ability to think and understand; close to mental capacity and rather formal in tone.
Advanced: broader words
Emphasizes mental power or strength of thought; sounds rather literary and is not very common.
Can mean mind, sense, or perception; in this meaning it is less exact than Geist and often relates to sensing or understanding.
A personal opinion or view; not the mind itself, but what a person thinks about something.
An intention or plan; refers to what someone wants to do, not to the mind in general.
A person's inner emotional and mental life: feelings, experiences, thoughts; more about psyche and emotions than intelligence.
A general attitude or mindset; not the mind itself, but a person's mental attitude toward life.
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Questions about this word
What does Verstand mean?
part of a person used for thinking and feeling
How do you pronounce Verstand?
Verstand is pronounced [fɛʁˈʃtant].
How is Verstand used in a sentence?
He has a sharp mind. Translation: Er hat einen scharfen Verstand.
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