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The quality of being exceptionally intelligent, creative, or inventive; an outstanding intellectual gift.
Die Genialität seiner Lösung beeindruckte alle Ingenieure.
The genius of his solution impressed all the engineers.
Careful: 'Genialität' (genius) means exceptional intelligence or creativity. It should not be confused with the English word 'geniality', which describes friendliness and cheerfulness.
Die Genialität von Albert Einstein ist unbestritten.
The genius of Albert Einstein is undisputed.
'Genialität' (genius) is the noun corresponding to the adjective 'genial' (brilliant/genius). The ending '-ität' is often used to form abstract nouns from adjectives that describe a quality.
Er hatte eine geniale Idee zur Lösung des Problems.
He had a brilliant idea for solving the problem.
The word is very often used with a genitive or the preposition 'von' (of/by) to specify whose genius is meant or what it consists in.
Die Genialität des Plans zeigte sich erst später.
The genius of the plan only became apparent later.
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Genie and Genialität can both express exceptional intellectual or creative achievement. Genie usually refers to the person, while Genialität refers to that person’s special quality or ability. Use “Genie” for the person and “Genialität” for their outstanding talent.
Die Genialität der jungen Pianistin zeigt sich in ihren eigenen Kompositionen.
The young pianist’s genius is evident in her original compositions.
Viele halten die junge Pianistin für ein Genie.
Many people consider the young pianist a genius.
