German Conversation · Level 25
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German word
Intelligenz
Pronunciation
IPA/ɪntɛliˈgɛnt͡s/
Meaning
- feminine nounintelligence
Example
Er hat eine hohe Intelligenz.
He has a high level of intelligence.
More examples
In Konflikten hilft ihr emotionale Intelligenz.
In conflicts, her emotional intelligence helps.
Core concept
A mind's capacity to make sense of information and find solutions when the situation is unfamiliar.
Common phrases
emotionale Intelligenz
emotional intelligence
soziale Intelligenz
social intelligence
praktische Intelligenz
practical intelligence
Similar words
Intellekt: A high-level ability to work with logic and abstract ideas.
Verstand: Practical understanding used for everyday judgment and problem-solving.
Wissen: The amount of learned facts and information stored in the mind.
Klugheit: The ability to judge and act wisely based on experience.
Definition in German
Anlage und Leistung des Verstehens, Lernens und des Lösens von Problemen.
Word origin
German Intelligenz comes from Latin intelligentia through the learned vocabulary of European languages, with a sense linked to understanding and discernment.
Usage tips
- Unlike English intelligence, Intelligenz normally does not mean a government service that gathers secret information.
Other meanings
- intellectnoun
- brainsnoun
Opposites
- Dummheitstupiditynoun
Related words
- Intelligenztestintelligence testnoun
- Intelligenzniveauintelligence levelnoun