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genius
A person with exceptionally high intelligence or outstanding creative talent.
Albert Einstein gilt als eines der größten Genies des 20. Jahrhunderts.
Albert Einstein is considered one of the greatest geniuses of the 20th century.
genius
The exceptional intellectual or creative ability itself.
Ihr musikalisches Genie wurde schon in jungen Jahren erkannt.
Her musical genius was recognized at a young age.
'Das Genie' (genius) refers to a highly gifted person or their ability. It is not the magical spirit from fairy tales that is called a 'genie' in English.
Marie Curie war ein wissenschaftliches Genie.
Marie Curie was a scientific genius.
When 'Genie' (genius) is countable ('ein Genie' — a genius, 'zwei Genies' — two geniuses), it refers to a person. When it is uncountable and often appears with a genitive or possessive pronoun ('das Genie des Komponisten' — the composer's genius, 'ihr Genie' — her genius), it refers to the ability.
Manche halten ihn für ein Genie.
Some people consider him a genius.
Although 'das Genie' (genius) often describes a person, its grammatical gender is neuter. You say 'das Genie', not 'der Genie'.
Das junge Genie gewann den Wettbewerb.
The young genius won the competition.
When a person is meant, 'Genie' (genius) is often used in phrases such as 'als Genie gelten' (to be considered a genius), 'ein verkanntes Genie sein' (to be an unrecognized genius), or in combination with a field, e.g. 'ein Mathe-Genie' (a math genius).
Er galt schon in der Schule als Genie.
He was already considered a genius at school.
When the ability is meant, 'Genie' (genius) is often combined with adjectives such as 'künstlerisches' (artistic), 'musikalisches' (musical), or 'technisches' (technical).
Das technische Genie des Erfinders zeigte sich in all seinen Konstruktionen.
The inventor's technical genius was evident in all his designs.
talent
Talent can refer to a person with a special gift. Genie requires a far more extraordinary intellectual or creative ability. A clearly gifted person is a Talent; Genie only fits an extremely outstanding achievement, often one that breaks new ground.
Nach ihren bahnbrechenden Werken gilt die Komponistin als Genie.
After her groundbreaking works, the composer is regarded as a genius.
Die Musikschule fördert die junge Komponistin als großes Talent.
The music school is supporting the young composer as a great talent.
