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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 both relate to thinking and learning. In general German, geistig is broader and often describes intellectual abilities, while kognitiv is a technical term that more precisely names the processes of perception, cognition, and information processing. Use kognitiv especially in scientific or specialist texts.
Die Studie untersucht, wie Musik kognitive Prozesse beim Lernen beeinflusst.
The study examines how music influences cognitive processes during learning.
Die Übungen sollen die geistigen Fähigkeiten der Kinder im Unterricht fördern.
The exercises are intended to promote the children's mental abilities in class.
