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das Gehirn

brain

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dasdas Gehirnn
Meaning of das Gehirn

organ in the head that controls thought, memory, and body functions

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German/das ɡəˈhiʁn/
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das Gehirn belongs to the topic "Internal Organs". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

das Gehirnbrain
der Kopfhead
das Gesichtface
Nasenose
Mundmouth
Lippelip
Zahntooth

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What's the difference between das Gehirn / Gehirnmasse / Hirn / Denkorgan / Verstand / Intelligenz

🇩🇪German
das Gehirn

brain — organ in the head that controls thought, memory, and body functions

A2Very Often
G
🇩🇪German
Gehirnmasse

A rare, descriptive term for the brain as tissue; it sounds biological and is not used in everyday speech about thinking or intelligence.

A2Rarely

Nach der Verletzung wurde die Gehirnmasse im MRT genau untersucht.

После травмы мозговая ткань была точно исследована на МРТ.

H
🇩🇪German
Hirn

A common everyday word for the brain; slightly less formal than "Gehirn," but very close in meaning.

A2Often

Das Hirn steuert viele wichtige Körperfunktionen.

Мозг управляет многими важными функциями тела.

D
🇩🇪German
Denkorgan

A rather bookish and figurative word for the brain as the organ of thinking; it is rare and sounds somewhat unusual.

A2Rarely

Das Denkorgan verarbeitet jeden Tag unzählige Eindrücke.

Орган мышления каждый день обрабатывает бесчисленные впечатления.

V
🇩🇪German
Verstand

This does not mean the physical brain, but the mind, reason, or ability to think clearly and sensibly.

A2Very Often

Sie hat genug Verstand, um die Folgen ihrer Entscheidung zu erkennen.

У неё достаточно рассудка, чтобы понять последствия своего решения.

I
🇩🇪German
Intelligenz

Means intelligence or mental ability, not the organ itself; used to describe a person's ability.

A2Very Often

Ihre Intelligenz half ihr, das Problem schnell zu lösen.

Её интеллект помог ей быстро решить проблему.

K
🇩🇪German
Köpfchen

A colloquial, affectionate or playful word for cleverness or smarts; it usually refers to a person's wit rather than the brain itself.

A2Often

Mit etwas Köpfchen findest du sicher eine Lösung.

С небольшим умом ты наверняка найдёшь решение.

G
🇩🇪German
Gehirn

The standard neutral word for the organ in the head; the most direct and exact equivalent of "brain."

A2Very Often

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.

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/das ɡəˈhiʁn/

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brain

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/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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