English–German

“judgment” in German

German

AlsoUrteil

Pronunciation

IPA/fɛɐ̯ˈʃtant/

Example

Er zeigte großen Verstand in dieser Sache.

He showed great judgment in this matter.

Illustration for Verstand (judgment)

How to say “judgment” in German

“Judgment” in German is Verstand.

An inner judge weighs connections and chooses the sensible line of thought.

Full entry for Verstand: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Verstand

In hektischen Situationen bewahrte sie Verstand und handelte überlegt.

In hectic situations, she kept her wits and acted thoughtfully.

Tips for using Verstand

  • Verstand often means sound judgment or common sense, whereas Verständnis usually means understanding or comprehension.

Other German words for “judgment”

Man sollte nicht vorschnell ein Urteil fällen.

One should not rush to judgment.

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