das Gehirn, -e
brain
Es ist das Organ im Kopf, das Denken, Erinnern, Fühlen und Steuern des Körpers ermöglicht.
The German word "Gehirn" is a noun that means "brain". It refers to the organ in the body that is responsible for thought, memory, emotion, and coordination of actions. "Gehirn" is derived from Proto-Germanic roots related to the concept of "splitting" (in the sense of being divided into lobes).
Similar words in German include "Verstand" (understanding or intellect) and "Intellekt" (intellect). The distinction is that "Gehirn" specifically refers to the physical organ, while "Verstand" and "Intellekt" denote cognitive and mental faculties that result from brain function.
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Examples
Dein Gehirn arbeitet sehr effizient.noun
Your brain works very efficiently.
Manchmal braucht mein Gehirn eine Pause.noun
Sometimes my brain needs a break.
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