NOUN
derVerstand/fɛɐ̯ˈʃtant/intelligence; understanding; reason
Verstand is a German noun that means intelligence, understanding, or reason. It is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈʃtant/. As a noun it takes the article "der".
Definitions
1.the ability to think, understand or judge logically(general)
a.intelligence or mental faculty
Er hat einen scharfen Verstand.—He has a sharp mind.
b.ability to understand something
Mit ein bisschen Verstand findet man eine Lösung.—With a little intelligence, one finds a solution.
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 intelligence, understanding, or reason. 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.
