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cognitive
Relates to the mental processes of thinking, perceiving, recognizing, and learning. It describes everything connected with human cognition and information processing.
Im Alter können kognitive Fähigkeiten wie das Gedächtnis nachlassen.
In old age, cognitive abilities such as memory can decline.
'Kognitiv' (cognitive) is very often used in combination with certain nouns that describe mental processes. Typical examples are 'kognitive Fähigkeiten' (cognitive abilities), 'kognitive Leistungen' (cognitive performance), and 'kognitive Prozesse' (cognitive processes).
Das Lösen von Rätseln kann die kognitiven Fähigkeiten trainieren.
Solving puzzles can train cognitive abilities.
The word 'kognitiv' (cognitive) belongs to technical and educated language, especially in the fields of psychology, medicine, and education. It is used less often in normal everyday speech.
Die Studie untersucht die kognitive Entwicklung von Kleinkindern.
The study examines the cognitive development of young children.
The adjective 'kognitiv' (cognitive) is derived from the noun 'die Kognition' (cognition), which refers to the totality of mental processes such as thinking and perception. Both words belong to the same word family.
Die Forschung zur menschlichen Kognition macht große Fortschritte.
Research into human cognition is making great progress.
mental / spiritual
'geistig' and 'kognitiv' can both have to do with thinking and understanding. 'geistig' is more general and fits well when talking about the mind, intelligence, or mental performance. 'kognitiv' is more precise and sounds more technical; it refers to processes such as perceiving, learning, recognizing, and processing information. Learners may confuse the words because both concern the head rather than the body. In everyday language, 'geistig' often sounds more natural; in psychology, medicine, or education, 'kognitiv' is more precise.
Die Ärztin prüft die kognitiven Fähigkeiten des Patienten.
The doctor tests the patient's cognitive abilities.
Schach ist für viele Menschen ein gutes geistiges Training.
For many people, chess is good mental training.