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intellektuell

intellectual

Meaning of intellektuell

relating to the ability to think and understand ideas

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German/ɪntɛlɛkˈtu̯ɛl/
intellectual
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What's the difference between intellektuell / geistig / verstandesmäßig / gedanklich / intellektualistisch / akademisch

🇩🇪German
intellektuell

intellectual — relating to the ability to think and understand ideas

C1Rarely
G
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geistig

“Mental” or “intellectual”; often refers to thinking ability, but can also be broader and include non-physical or psychological aspects.

C1Very Often

Die geistigen Fähigkeiten eines Kindes entwickeln sich in den ersten Jahren besonders schnell.

Умственные способности ребёнка в первые годы развиваются особенно быстро.

V
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verstandesmäßig

“Based on reason or understanding”; emphasizes rational thinking and sounds rather bookish and heavy.

C1Rarely

Die Entscheidung wurde nicht emotional, sondern verstandesmäßig getroffen.

Решение было принято не эмоционально, а рассудочно.

G
🇩🇪German
gedanklich

“Mental” or “in thought”; refers to the act of thinking, imagining, or mentally processing something rather than a person’s general intellectual quality.

C1Often

Er bereitete sich gedanklich schon auf die schwierige Diskussion vor.

Он уже мысленно готовился к трудной дискуссии.

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intellektualistisch

“Intellectualistic”; describes an excessive focus on intellect and theory, often with a critical nuance.

C1Rarely

Sein intellektualistischer Ansatz ließ kaum Raum für praktische Erfahrungen.

Его интеллектуалистический подход почти не оставлял места для практического опыта.

A
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akademisch

“Academic”; related to university, scholarly, or theoretical contexts rather than simply intellectual ability.

C1Very Often

Der Text ist sehr akademisch und für Laien schwer zugänglich.

Текст очень академический и труден для понимания неспециалистам.

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intellektuell translation: intellectual. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce intellektuell

/ɪntɛlɛkˈtu̯ɛl/

intellektuell translation

intellectual

intellektuell transcription

/ɪntɛlɛkˈtu̯ɛl/

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intellektuell meaning: what does it mean?

die Fähigkeit betreffend, zu denken und Ideen zu verstehen

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