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sense in German

sense in German is Sinn, Gefühl, Versand — sense means one of the physical faculties — sight, hearing, smell, taste, touch — through which the body perceives the world.

sense in German

Sinn
noun
Sinn
noun
Perception through the intellect; apprehension; awareness.
Gefühl
noun
Perception through the intellect; apprehension; awareness.
Versand
noun
Sound practical or moral judgment.
Bedeutung
noun
wahrnehmen
verb
To use biological senses: to either see, hear, smell, taste, or feel.
empfinden
verb
To use biological senses: to either see, hear, smell, taste, or feel.
spüren
verb
To use biological senses: to either see, hear, smell, taste, or feel.
spüren
verb
To instinctively be aware.

What does "sense" mean?

  1. noun One of the physical faculties — sight, hearing, smell, taste, touch — through which the body perceives the world.
    "Dogs have a much stronger sense of smell than humans."
  2. noun Practical, sound judgment.
    "He had the sense to call for help immediately."
  3. noun The meaning of a word or statement.
    "The word "bank" has more than one sense."
  4. verb To become aware of something, whether through the senses or intuitively.
    "She could sense that something was wrong."

sense in a sentence

  • Dogs have a much stronger sense of smell than humans.
  • Losing one sense often sharpens the others.
  • He had the sense to call for help immediately.
  • The word "bank" has more than one sense.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "sense" in German?

"sense" in German is Sinn, Gefühl, Versand. sense means: One of the physical faculties — sight, hearing, smell, taste, touch — through which the body perceives the world.

How do you use "sense" in a sentence?

Example: "Dogs have a much stronger sense of smell than humans." In German, "sense" is Sinn, Gefühl, Versand.

Are there other ways to say "sense" in German?

Yes — German has 7 translations listed for "sense": Sinn, Gefühl, Versand, Bedeutung, wahrnehmen, empfinden.

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