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intelligence
A person's mental ability to learn, think logically, solve problems, and adapt to new situations.
Albert Einstein war ein Wissenschaftler von außergewöhnlicher Intelligenz.
Albert Einstein was a scientist of extraordinary intelligence.
intellectuals
The educated and intellectual people of a society or group as a whole; the intellectuals.
Auf dem Empfang traf sich die politische und kulturelle Intelligenz der Stadt.
The political and cultural intellectuals of the city gathered at the reception.
intelligence
The ability of machines or computer systems to perform tasks that normally require human thinking, e.g. artificial intelligence.
Die künstliche Intelligenz wird in Zukunft viele Bereiche unseres Lebens verändern.
Artificial intelligence will change many areas of our lives in the future.
Unlike the English word 'intelligence' as in 'Central Intelligence Agency', the German word 'Intelligenz' never refers to secret information of a state. It refers only to mental abilities.
Schimpansen verfügen über eine erstaunliche Intelligenz.
Chimpanzees possess astonishing intelligence.
In connection with mental abilities, 'Intelligenz' (intelligence) is often combined with adjectives such as 'hoch' (high), 'gering' (low), 'sozial' (social), or 'emotional' (emotional). You can also take an 'Intelligenztest' (intelligence test).
Für diesen Job braucht man eine hohe soziale Intelligenz.
For this job, you need high social intelligence.
'Intelligenz' can also refer to a group of educated, intellectual people. This meaning is rather formal and is often used for the intellectual elite of a society.
Die wissenschaftliche Intelligenz des Landes traf sich bei der Konferenz.
The country's scientific intellectuals met at the conference.
A very common and important combination is 'künstliche Intelligenz' (artificial intelligence; abbreviation: KI). It describes the learning and problem-solving ability of computer systems.
Die Entwicklung der künstlichen Intelligenz schreitet schnell voran.
The development of artificial intelligence is progressing quickly.
mind / reason
Both words refer to mental abilities used for thinking and solving problems. „Verstand“ particularly emphasizes clear judgment and logical conclusions, while „Intelligenz“ refers to the broader ability to learn and adapt. Use „Verstand“ when talking about sensible decisions, and „Intelligenz“ when talking more generally about mental ability.
Ihre Intelligenz hilft ihr, sich schnell in neue Aufgaben einzuarbeiten.
Her intelligence helps her get up to speed quickly on new tasks.
Für diese schwierige Entscheidung braucht man einen klaren Verstand.
You need a clear mind to make this difficult decision.
