Intelligenz/ɪntɛliˈɡɛnt͡s/intelligence; intellect
Intelligenz is a German noun that means intelligence or intellect. It is pronounced /ɪntɛliˈɡɛnt͡s/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Intelligenzen".
Definitions
1.the ability to learn, understand and solve problems; intellect(general, mental capability)
a.mental ability to think, reason, and understand
Ihre Intelligenz wurde schon in der Schule deutlich.—Her intelligence was already obvious at school.
2.a group of intelligent people; intellectuals (rare, formal)(collective, group)
a.the educated, intellectual elite in society
Die Intelligenz des Landes hatte großen Einfluss auf die Politik.—The country's intellectuals had a strong influence on politics.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Intelligenz | die Intelligenzen |
| Genitive | der Intelligenz | der Intelligenzen |
| Dative | der Intelligenz | den Intelligenzen |
| Accusative | die Intelligenz | die Intelligenzen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Intelligenz" mean in English?
- "Intelligenz" means intelligence or intellect. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Intelligenz"?
- "Intelligenz" is pronounced /ɪntɛliˈɡɛnt͡s/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Intelligenz" der, die, or das?
- "Intelligenz" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Intelligenz"?
- The plural of "Intelligenz" is "Intelligenzen".
- What part of speech is "Intelligenz"?
- "Intelligenz" is a noun in German.
