der Intellekt
intellect
A person's ability to think, understand, and draw logical conclusions; the mind or intellectual ability.
EXAMPLE
Seine scharfen Analysen zeugen von einem brillanten Intellekt.
His sharp analyses show a brilliant intellect.
der Intellekt
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'Intellekt' (intellect) is a word used in elevated or formal language. It is often found in written texts, analyses, or discussions about intellectual abilities.
EXAMPLE
Die Autorin beeindruckt in ihren Essays mit ihrem scharfen Intellekt.
The author impresses in her essays with her sharp intellect.
Typical adjectives
The word 'Intellekt' (intellect) is often combined with adjectives that describe the type of thinking. Typical examples are 'scharfer' (sharp), 'brillanter' (brilliant), 'analytischer' (analytical), or 'klarer' (clear) Intellekt.
EXAMPLE
Der Detektiv löste den Fall dank seines analytischen Intellekts.
The detective solved the case thanks to his analytical intellect.
Typical verbs
To express that someone has this ability, the verbs 'haben' (to have) or 'besitzen' (to possess) are often used. You can also say that an action 'von Intellekt zeugt' (shows intellect).
EXAMPLE
Sie besitzt einen außergewöhnlichen Intellekt und lernt sehr schnell.
She possesses an extraordinary intellect and learns very quickly.
Compare with
Intellekt vs Verstand
mind / reason
Verstand generally refers to the ability to think clearly, understand, and make judgments. Intellekt can mean the same thing, but tends to emphasize a person's mental ability or intellectual talent. Verstand fits a specific sensible decision; Intellekt is more appropriate when describing a mental ability or talent.
Intellekt
Sein großer Intellekt half ihm, auch schwierige Zusammenhänge schnell zu verstehen.
His great intellect helped him understand even difficult connections quickly.
Verstand
Mit etwas Verstand merkte sie, dass der Weg bei Regen zu gefährlich war.
With a little common sense, she realized that the route was too dangerous in the rain.
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