intellectual
die Intellektuelle, die Intellektuellen
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intellectual
An educated person who engages deeply with science, art, culture, or social and political issues and often expresses their views on these matters publicly.
Der Intellektuelle setzte sich in seinem Vortrag kritisch mit der aktuellen Politik auseinander.
In his lecture, the intellectual critically examined current politics.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Intellektuellen |
| genitive | der Intellektuellen |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Intellektuelle | die Intellektuellen |
| accusative | die Intellektuelle | die Intellektuellen |
| dative | der Intellektuellen | den Intellektuellen |
| genitive | der Intellektuellen | der Intellektuellen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Der Intellektuelle' (the intellectual) is a nominalized adjective: the adjective 'intellektuell' (intellectual) refers to a person here and is therefore capitalized. After the definite article, this term for a person takes the usual adjective ending.
Der Intellektuelle äußerte sich in der Diskussion sehr differenziert.
The intellectual expressed his views with great nuance during the discussion.
'Der Intellektuelle' (the intellectual) is often associated with public engagement and social analysis. Typical patterns include 'als Intellektueller auftreten' (to appear publicly as an intellectual), 'als Intellektueller Stellung nehmen' (to take a position as an intellectual), and 'sich als Intellektueller verstehen' (to see oneself as an intellectual).
Als Intellektueller nahm er regelmäßig zu sozialen Fragen Stellung.
As an intellectual, he regularly took a position on social issues.
'Der Intellektuelle' (the intellectual) occurs particularly frequently in journalistic, political, and cultural studies texts. The word generally has a formal tone and often describes a person who expresses their views publicly.
In der Zeitung wurde der Intellektuelle für seine klare Haltung gelobt.
The intellectual was praised in the newspaper for his clear stance.
