NOUN
derVerstand/fɛɐ̯ˈʃtant/reason; intellect; understanding
Verstand is a German noun that means reason, intellect, or understanding. It is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈʃtant/. As a noun it takes the article "der".
Definitions
1.faculty of thinking, reasoning, and understanding(human quality)
a.ability to think logically and sensibly
Er hat einen klaren Verstand.—He has a clear mind.
2.capacity for understanding or grasping something(general comprehension)
a.mental grasp or comprehension of a matter
Das übersteigt meinen Verstand.—That is beyond my understanding.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Verstand | — |
| Genitive | des Verstands | — |
| Dative | dem Verstand | — |
| Accusative | den Verstand | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Verstand" mean in English?
- "Verstand" means reason, intellect, or understanding. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Verstand"?
- "Verstand" is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈʃtant/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Verstand" der, die, or das?
- "Verstand" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What part of speech is "Verstand"?
- "Verstand" is a noun in German.
