Gespür
instinct, intuitive feel, nose for something
noun geh-SHPUER Rare
Usage Note
Gespür is an instinctive, often pre-rational perception — closer to a gut feel than analytical insight. Usually followed by für + accusative: ein Gespür für Menschen (an instinct for people). Informal but not slangy.
Examples
"Sie hat ein untrügliches Gespür für die Stimmung im Raum."
Natural Translation
She has an unerring instinct for the mood in the room.
Literal Translation
She has an infallible nose for the atmosphere in the room.
Related Words
- Abgeklärtheit serenity, mature composure, detached calm
- Anmaßung presumption, arrogance, overstepping
- Aufgeschlossenheit open-mindedness, receptiveness
- Bedachtheit deliberateness, thoughtful care, circumspection
- Begeisterungsfähigkeit capacity for enthusiasm
- Beharrungsvermögen tenacity, perseverance
- Beharrungswille persistence, determination to persist
- Beherrschtheit self-control, composure
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