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"Brain" in German: Gehirn
das Gehirn
Brain in German is das Gehirn. Soft everyday talk often says Kopf for head thoughts, but Gehirn is the organ headword.
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How to pronounce Gehirn
Say it
guh-HEERN
/ɡəˈhɪʁn/
guh-HEERN. Soft ge-, long ie like ear, final n. Neuter: das Gehirn.
"Brain" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| das Gehirn | the brain Organ noun. | Organ noun. |
| Gehirnerschütterung | concussion Medical compound. | Medical compound. |
| Hirn | brain (short/food) Shorter; also culinary. | Shorter; also culinary. |
| Kopf | head Different word for everyday thinking talk. | Different word for everyday thinking talk. |
How to use Gehirn in real life
- 1Health class
Das Gehirn braucht Schlaf und Wasser.
The brain needs sleep and water.
Das Gehirn.
- 2After a bump
Sie prüfen, ob das Gehirn okay ist.
They're checking whether the brain is okay.
Das Gehirn.
- 3Science museum
Schau, so groß ist ein Gehirn im Modell.
Look, that's how big a brain is in the model.
Ein Gehirn.
Mistakes English speakers make with Gehirn
Incorrect: der Gehirn
Correct: das Gehirn
Gehirn is neuter.
Incorrect: Mein Brain ist müde.
Correct: Mein Gehirn ist müde. / Mein Kopf ist müde.
Use Gehirn or Kopf.
Good to know
Soft self-care talk mixes Gehirn with Kopf: Mein Kopf ist voll. Serious medical German keeps Gehirn. Museums and podcasts love Gehirn metaphors.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
After a long study day
ChatPal
Fühlt sich dein Gehirn leer an?
Does your brain feel empty?
You
Ja. Mein Gehirn will Pause.
Yes. My brain wants a break.
ChatPal
Dann gönnen wir dem Gehirn Luft.
Then let's give the brain some air.
You
Spaziergang hilft dem Gehirn immer.
A walk always helps the brain.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Brain" in German
Gender?
Neuter: das Gehirn.
Gehirn vs Kopf?
Gehirn is the organ; Kopf is head and everyday thinking talk.
Concussion?
Gehirnerschütterung.
Plural?
Die Gehirne (rare outside science).
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