das Gehirn
brain
organ in the head that controls thought, memory, and body functions
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What's the difference between das Gehirn / Gehirnmasse / Hirn / Denkorgan / Verstand / Intelligenz
brain — organ in the head that controls thought, memory, and body functions
A rare, descriptive term for the brain as tissue; it sounds biological and is not used in everyday speech about thinking or intelligence.
Nach der Verletzung wurde die Gehirnmasse im MRT genau untersucht.
После травмы мозговая ткань была точно исследована на МРТ.
A common everyday word for the brain; slightly less formal than "Gehirn," but very close in meaning.
Das Hirn steuert viele wichtige Körperfunktionen.
Мозг управляет многими важными функциями тела.
A rather bookish and figurative word for the brain as the organ of thinking; it is rare and sounds somewhat unusual.
Das Denkorgan verarbeitet jeden Tag unzählige Eindrücke.
Орган мышления каждый день обрабатывает бесчисленные впечатления.
This does not mean the physical brain, but the mind, reason, or ability to think clearly and sensibly.
Sie hat genug Verstand, um die Folgen ihrer Entscheidung zu erkennen.
У неё достаточно рассудка, чтобы понять последствия своего решения.
Means intelligence or mental ability, not the organ itself; used to describe a person's ability.
Ihre Intelligenz half ihr, das Problem schnell zu lösen.
Её интеллект помог ей быстро решить проблему.
A colloquial, affectionate or playful word for cleverness or smarts; it usually refers to a person's wit rather than the brain itself.
Mit etwas Köpfchen findest du sicher eine Lösung.
С небольшим умом ты наверняка найдёшь решение.
The standard neutral word for the organ in the head; the most direct and exact equivalent of "brain."
Das Gehirn kontrolliert viele wichtige Funktionen im Körper.
Мозг контролирует многие важные функции в организме.
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das Gehirn translation: brain. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce das Gehirn
/das ɡəˈhiʁn/
das Gehirn translation
brain
das Gehirn transcription
/das ɡəˈhiʁn/
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das Gehirn meaning: what does it mean?
Organ im Kopf, das Denken und Körperfunktionen steuert
das Gehirn pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
das Gehirn is pronounced as /das ɡəˈhiʁn/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
Is das Gehirn part of Internal Organs vocabulary?
Yes, das Gehirn (brain) can be learned in the Internal Organs topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is das Gehirn part of Body vocabulary?
Yes, das Gehirn (brain) can be learned in the Body topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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