German word

geistig

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈgaɪ̯stɪç/

Meaning

  • adjectiveintellectual

Example

Er macht geistige Arbeit.

He is doing intellectual work.

Illustration for geistig (intellectual)

More examples

Ich brauche eine geistige Pause.

I need a mental break.

Core concept

A mind engaged in thinking, understanding, and intellectual work.

Common phrases

  • geistig fit

    mentally fit

  • geistige Pause

    mental break

  • geistig müde

    mentally tired

Similar words

geistlich: Connected with religion, worship, or the work of clergy.
intellektuell: Relating to academic knowledge and theoretical ways of thinking.
mental: Describing inner mental processes or a state of mind.

Definition in German

Ein Adjektiv, das auf Denk- und Erkenntnisfähigkeit sowie auf intellektuelle Tätigkeiten hinweist.

Word origin

The adjective geistig derives from Geist, meaning "mind" or "spirit," with the productive adjective suffix -ig.

Usage tips

  • Geistig usually concerns mental or intellectual activity, while geistlich usually refers to churches, clergy, or ecclesiastical matters.

Other meanings

  • mentaladjective

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