Meaning 1neutral · 82%
The ability to understand ideas, draw conclusions, and think something through.
Natural examples
Mit etwas Verstand lässt sich der Fehler schnell finden.
With some common sense, the error is easy to find.
Der Lärm brachte mich fast um den Verstand.
The noise nearly drove me out of my mind.
Sie nahm all ihren Verstand zusammen und blieb ruhig.
She gathered all her wits and stayed calm.
Usage note
Verstand often appears with clear, sharp, or sober. Common phrases include use one's reason and lose one's mind; it is usually singular.
Mini-lesson: Verstand
The ability to understand ideas, draw conclusions, and think something through. Verstand often appears with clear, sharp, or sober. Common phrases include use one's reason and lose one's mind; it is usually singular.
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