B2 noun Neutral

intuition

/ˌɪntjuˈɪʃn/

Intuition is the ability to understand or know something immediately without the need for conscious reasoning or formal proof. It is often described as a 'gut feeling' or an instinctive sense that guides decision-making and perception.

Beispiele

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1

I had an intuition that it was going to rain, so I decided to bring my umbrella just in case.

I had an instinctive feeling that it would rain, so I brought an umbrella as a precaution.

2

The researcher relied on her professional intuition to formulate a hypothesis before the data was fully analyzed.

The researcher used her expert insight to create a theory before the analysis was complete.

3

Just trust your intuition; if the deal feels wrong, it probably is.

Simply trust your gut feeling; if the arrangement doesn't feel right, it likely isn't.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
intuition
Verb
intuit
Adverb
intuitively
Adjektiv
intuitive
Verwandt
intuitiveness
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Merkhilfe

Think of 'in-tuition' as having an 'internal teacher' (tuition) inside your mind that tells you the answer without you having to study for it.

Schnelles Quiz

The detective had a strong ________ that the witness wasn't telling the whole truth.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: intuition

Beispiele

1

I had an intuition that it was going to rain, so I decided to bring my umbrella just in case.

everyday

I had an instinctive feeling that it would rain, so I brought an umbrella as a precaution.

2

The researcher relied on her professional intuition to formulate a hypothesis before the data was fully analyzed.

formal

The researcher used her expert insight to create a theory before the analysis was complete.

3

Just trust your intuition; if the deal feels wrong, it probably is.

informal

Simply trust your gut feeling; if the arrangement doesn't feel right, it likely isn't.

4

In the study of epistemology, intuition is often contrasted with empirical evidence and rational deduction.

academic

In theory of knowledge, instinctive knowing is often compared to evidence and logical reasoning.

5

Successful entrepreneurs often combine market analysis with a keen intuition for emerging trends.

business

Successful business owners often mix data analysis with a sharp sense for new trends.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
intuition
Verb
intuit
Adverb
intuitively
Adjektiv
intuitive
Verwandt
intuitiveness

Häufige Kollokationen

follow your intuition to act based on what your gut tells you
sharp intuition having a very accurate or quick instinctive understanding
rely on intuition to depend on instinctive feelings rather than facts
creative intuition instinctive insight used in artistic or innovative work
mathematical intuition an instinctive understanding of numbers and patterns

Häufige Phrasen

gut intuition

a deep, instinctive feeling in one's stomach or mind

by intuition

knowing or doing something through instinct rather than learning

moment of intuition

a sudden flash of instinctive understanding

Wird oft verwechselt mit

intuition vs instinct

Instinct is usually an innate, biological drive (like a bird migrating), while intuition is an unconscious cognitive process based on experience.

intuition vs intention

Intention refers to a plan or purpose, whereas intuition refers to a feeling or way of knowing.

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Nutzungshinweise

Intuition can be used as both an uncountable noun (general sense) and a countable noun (a specific instance of a feeling). In professional settings, it is often paired with 'experience' to validate its use.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners sometimes use 'an intuition' when they mean 'a hunch'. While 'an intuition' is grammatically correct, 'my intuition' or 'a gut feeling' is often more natural in casual speech.

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Merkhilfe

Think of 'in-tuition' as having an 'internal teacher' (tuition) inside your mind that tells you the answer without you having to study for it.

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Wortherkunft

From the Late Latin 'intuitio', meaning 'a look at, gazing at, or contemplation', derived from 'intueri' (to look at).

Grammatikmuster

Often followed by a 'that' clause (e.g., 'an intuition that he was lying') Can be used uncountably to refer to the faculty of knowing Frequently preceded by possessive adjectives (my, her, their)
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Kultureller Kontext

In many Western cultures, 'female intuition' is a common idiom suggesting that women have a superior instinctive understanding of social or emotional situations.

Schnelles Quiz

The detective had a strong ________ that the witness wasn't telling the whole truth.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: intuition

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A1

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