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“sense” in German

German

Alsoerahnen

Pronunciation

IPA/gəˈʃpyːɐ̯/

Example

Er hat ein gutes Gespür für Farben.

He has a good sense of color.

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How to say “sense” in German

“Sense” in German is Gespür.

A quiet sense detects what is not obvious and helps assess people, situations, or artistic choices accurately.

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

Example sentences with Gespür

Sie zeigte ein feines Gespür für die Stimmung im Team.

She showed a keen sense for the mood in the team.

Tips for using Gespür

  • Gespür usually concerns perceptive judgment, whereas Gefühl more often denotes a feeling or emotional state.

Other German words for “sense”

Ich erahnte, dass etwas nicht stimmte.

I sensed that something was wrong.

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