das Gespür
Translation
feel, intuition, flair, instinct
Examples
Sie hat ein gutes Gespür für Mode.
She has a good feel for fashion.
Man braucht Gespür für den richtigen Moment.
You need an instinct for the right moment.
Grammar Patterns
((ein Gespür)) ((für+4)) a feel/flair for sth. She has a good feel for fashion.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Instinkt (instinct), Intuition (intuition), Feingefühl (sensitivity), Ahnung (hunch)
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'spüren' (to feel, to sense). The prefix 'Ge-' often forms abstract nouns.
Memory Tips
It's the ability you have when you 'spüren' (sense) something. Think of it as your 'spidey-sense' or gut feeling.