Meaning 1neutral · 82%
The organ in the head that controls thought, perception, and many body functions.
Natural examples
Das Hirn verarbeitet Geräusche, während wir schlafen.
The brain processes sounds while we sleep.
Nach der Prüfung brauchte mein Hirn eine Pause.
After the exam, my brain needed a break.
Ärzte untersuchten das Hirn mit einem Scanner.
Doctors examined the brain with a scanner.
Usage note
Hirn is neuter and often sounds more conversational than Gehirn. In expressions like one’s brain working hard, it refers to mental effort.
Mini-lesson: Hirn
The organ in the head that controls thought, perception, and many body functions. Hirn is neuter and often sounds more conversational than Gehirn. In expressions like one’s brain working hard, it refers to mental effort.
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