Verstand

intellect

noun fer-SHTANT Less Common

Also means

mind, sanity

Usage Note

Verstand is the rational mind or intellect; it has no plural. Common idioms include den Verstand verlieren (to lose one's mind) and bei klarem Verstand sein. It contrasts with Vernunft (reason) and Gefühl (feeling).

Examples

"Benutze doch deinen Verstand, bevor du handelst."

Natural Translation

Do use your intellect before you act.

Literal Translation

Use just your intellect, before you act.

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