der Verstand

Plural: die not used in plural
Based on: Stand, ver-, verstehen
Noun
  1. the wit, the brains
  2. the reasonable, conscious mind
1.

the wit, the brains

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2.

the reasonable, conscious mind

(Used in context of someone being or doing something crazy.)
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Examples
  • Er hat wohl seinen Verstand verloren, als er das Einhorn gesehen hat.
  • He must have lost his mind when saw the unicorn.

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“verstehen” – Prefix Verb Shorts

'verstehen' means ' to understand'. But why? What do they have to do with standing and what does 'ver-' do? Today, we'll find out.

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How many meanings does the German word 'Verstand' have?

Verstand has 2 distinct meanings: 1. the wit, the brains, 2. the reasonable, conscious mind.

What is the gender of 'Verstand'?

der

What is the plural of 'Verstand'?

die not used in plural

What is 'Verstand' related to?

The word 'Verstand' is related to Stand, ver- and verstehen.

Where can I learn more about 'Verstand'?

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“verstehen” – Prefix Verb Shorts
'verstehen' means ' to understand'. But why? What do they have to do with standing and what does 'ver-' do? Today, we'll find out.
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