German word

Gehirn

Pronunciation

IPA/gəˈhɪɐ̯n/

Meaning

  • neuter nounbrain

Example

Das Gehirn ist für das Denken verantwortlich.

The brain is responsible for thinking.

Illustration for Gehirn (brain)

More examples

Gezielte Übungen können das Gehirn trainieren.

Targeted exercises can train the brain.

Core concept

A living control center inside the skull that processes signals and coordinates perception, feeling, and thought.

Common phrases

  • Schaden am Gehirn

    damage to the brain

  • das Gehirn trainieren

    train the brain

Similar words

Hirn: An informal term for the brain as the body's center of thought.
Verstand: The power to think clearly, understand things, and judge wisely.

Definition in German

Das Organ im Schädel, das Nervenimpulse verarbeitet und so Wahrnehmung, Gefühl und bewusstes Denken ermöglicht.

Word origin

Gehirn developed from Old High German hirni through Middle High German gehirn and is related to the older German word Hirn.

Usage tips

  • Gehirn is neuter, so the standard forms are das Gehirn, des Gehirns, and die Gehirne.

Other meanings

  • intellectnoun

Related words

  • Gehirnschadenbrain damagenoun
  • Gehirnfunktionbrain functionnoun

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