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sense (EN)
noun, verb

noun “sense”

Singular sense, Plural senses oder onzieleg
  1. the ways living beings understand the physical world, like seeing or hearing
    After eating spicy food, her sense of taste was overwhelmed for hours.
  2. (followed by "of") the ability to do or understand something well
    Her sense of direction is so good, she can navigate through any city without a map.
  3. (followed by "of") a personal feeling of something being the right way of conduct
    She had a deep sense of responsibility towards her family.
  4. (followed by "of") a general feeling of some type
    After moving to the quiet countryside, she felt a deep sense of peace.
  5. the quality of being meaningful
    There's a lot of sense in his advice, so I always listen carefully.
  6. understanding what actions are wise or practical
    Having the sense to bring an umbrella on a cloudy day saved her from getting soaked.
  7. the ability to make good decisions based on what is right or reasonable
    Wearing a helmet while biking is just plain good sense for safety.
  8. the specific meaning of a word among its several meanings
    The word "bank" has different senses, such as the side of a river or a financial institution.

verb “sense”

Infinitiv sense; hien senses; Verg. sensed; Part. Verg. sensed; Ger. sensing
  1. to feel something naturally without being told
    He sensed danger the moment he walked into the dark alley.
  2. to detect something, used about machines
    The security system sensed an intruder and immediately sounded the alarm.