Noun
der Verstand
Pronunciation: /fɛɐ̯ˈʃtant/
mind
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Meanings
Noun
- mind
- reason
- intellect
- understanding
Example sentence
Hast du denn völlig den Verstand verloren?
Have you completely lost your mind?
Word forms
singular
der Verstand
No common plural.
The four cases
Singular
Nominativeder Verstand
Accusativeden Verstand
Dativedem Verstand
Genitivedes Verstands
Verstand has no common plural.
Usage
- den Verstand verlieren — This expression means lose one's mind.
- Verstand / Verständnis — The mind differs from understanding or sympathy.
Mit etwas Geduld und klarem Verstand lässt sich das Rätsel lösen.
The puzzle can be solved with a little patience and a clear mind.