der Verstand
Translation
mind, intellect, reason, sense
Examples
Er hat einen scharfen Verstand.
He has a sharp mind.
Benutze deinen Verstand!
Use your common sense!
Sie hat den Verstand verloren.
She has lost her mind.
Grammar Patterns
to use one's mind/reason Benutze deinen Verstand!
to lose one's mind Er hat fast den Verstand verloren.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Vernunft (reason), der Intellekt (intellect), der Geist (mind/spirit)
Etymology
Related to the verb 'verstehen' (to understand). It derives from 'ver-' (before) + 'stehen' (to stand), meaning the ability to stand before something and grasp it.
Memory Tips
If you can 'verstehen' (understand) something, you are using your 'Verstand' (mind/intellect). The words are closely linked.