German word

Genie

Pronunciation

IPA/ʒeˈniː/

Meaning

  • neuter noungenius

Example

Viele Genies arbeiten hier.

Many geniuses work here.

Illustration for Genie (genius)

More examples

Trotz seines Erfolgs fühlt er sich manchmal wie ein Genie, das niemand versteht.

Despite his success, he sometimes feels like a genius whom no one understands.

Core concept

A mind that turns original insight into outstanding work in art, science, or technology.

Common phrases

  • ein wahres Genie

    a true genius

  • als Genie gelten

    be considered a genius

  • ein außergewöhnliches Genie

    an extraordinary genius

Similar words

Talent: An outstanding natural ability in a particular field, often evident from a young age.
Begabung: An inborn aptitude or gift for a particular skill or field.
Wunderkind: A child who shows exceptional ability or achieves remarkable results unusually early.
Genialität: The exceptional degree of originality, insight, and creative ability.

Definition in German

Eine Person mit außergewöhnlicher geistiger Begabung, die durch originelle Gedanken oder Leistungen in Kunst, Wissenschaft oder Technik herausragt.

Word origin

German Genie was borrowed through French génie from Latin genius, which referred to an inborn nature or protective spirit.

Usage tips

  • The neuter noun is das Genie, and its plural is die Genies.

Opposites

Related words

  • genialbrilliantadjective
  • Genialitätbrilliancenoun

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