Cognitive in different languages

Cognitive in Different Languages

Discover 'Cognitive' in 134 Languages: Dive into Translations, Hear Pronunciations, and Uncover Cultural Insights.

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Afrikaans
kognitiewe
Albanian
njohës
Amharic
የእውቀት (ኮግኒቲቭ)
Arabic
الإدراكي
Armenian
ճանաչողական
Assamese
জ্ঞানভিত্তিক
Aymara
p'iqit yatiri
Azerbaijani
idrak
Bambara
kunkolola
Basque
kognitiboa
Belarusian
пазнавальны
Bengali
জ্ঞান ভিত্তিক
Bhojpuri
संज्ञानात्मक
Bosnian
kognitivna
Bulgarian
когнитивна
Catalan
cognitiva
Cebuano
mahunahunaon
Chinese (Simplified)
认知的
Chinese (Traditional)
認知的
Corsican
cugnitivu
Croatian
kognitivna
Czech
poznávací
Danish
kognitiv
Dhivehi
ކޮގްނިޓިވް
Dogri
संज्ञानात्मक
Dutch
cognitief
English
cognitive
Esperanto
kogna
Estonian
tunnetuslik
Ewe
le susume
Filipino (Tagalog)
nagbibigay-malay
Finnish
kognitiivinen
French
cognitif
Frisian
kognitive
Galician
cognitivo
Georgian
შემეცნებითი
German
kognitiv
Greek
γνωστική
Guarani
apytu'ũmegua
Gujarati
જ્ cાનાત્મક
Haitian Creole
mantal
Hausa
fahimi
Hawaiian
mākau
Hebrew
קוגניטיבי
Hindi
संज्ञानात्मक
Hmong
peev xwm
Hungarian
kognitív
Icelandic
vitræn
Igbo
ihe omuma
Ilocano
kognitibo
Indonesian
kognitif
Irish
cognaíocha
Italian
cognitivo
Japanese
認知
Javanese
kognitif
Kannada
ಅರಿವಿನ
Kazakh
когнитивті
Khmer
ការយល់ដឹង
Kinyarwanda
ubwenge
Konkani
ज्ञानशक्तिमान
Korean
인지 적
Krio
tink
Kurdish
cognitive
Kurdish (Sorani)
مەعریفی
Kyrgyz
таанып билүү
Lao
ມັນສະຫມອງ
Latin
cognitiva
Latvian
izziņas
Lingala
mayele ya kelasi
Lithuanian
pažintinis
Luganda
okutegeera
Luxembourgish
kognitiv
Macedonian
когнитивни
Maithili
ज्ञानात्मक
Malagasy
fandroson'ny ara-pahalalana
Malay
kognitif
Malayalam
കോഗ്നിറ്റീവ്
Maltese
konjittiv
Maori
mōhio
Marathi
संज्ञानात्मक
Meiteilon (Manipuri)
ꯂꯧꯁꯤꯡ ꯇꯥꯟꯕꯒꯤ ꯊꯧꯑꯣꯡ
Mizo
hriatthiamna
Mongolian
танин мэдэхүйн
Myanmar (Burmese)
သိမြင်မှု
Nepali
संज्ञानात्मक
Norwegian
kognitiv
Nyanja (Chichewa)
chidziwitso
Odia (Oriya)
ଜ୍ଞାନଗତ
Oromo
kan sammuu
Pashto
ادراکي
Persian
شناختی
Polish
poznawczy
Portuguese (Portugal, Brazil)
cognitivo
Punjabi
ਬੋਧਵਾਦੀ
Quechua
yachay
Romanian
cognitiv
Russian
познавательный
Samoan
mafaufau
Sanskrit
संज्ञानात्मक
Scots Gaelic
cognitive
Sepedi
monagano
Serbian
сазнајни
Sesotho
kutloisiso
Shona
kuziva
Sindhi
ادراڪي
Sinhala (Sinhalese)
සංජානන
Slovak
poznávacie
Slovenian
kognitivni
Somali
garashada
Spanish
cognitivo
Sundanese
kognitif
Swahili
utambuzi
Swedish
kognitiv
Tagalog (Filipino)
nagbibigay-malay
Tajik
маърифатӣ
Tamil
அறிவாற்றல்
Tatar
танып белү
Telugu
అభిజ్ఞా
Thai
ความรู้ความเข้าใจ
Tigrinya
ምስትውዓል
Tsonga
maehleketelo
Turkish
bilişsel
Turkmen
aň-bilim
Twi (Akan)
adwenem
Ukrainian
когнітивні
Urdu
سنجشتھاناتمک
Uyghur
بىلىش
Uzbek
kognitiv
Vietnamese
nhận thức
Welsh
gwybyddol
Xhosa
ukuqonda
Yiddish
קאַגניטיוו
Yoruba
imọ
Zulu
ukuqonda

Etymology & Notes

LanguageEtymology / Notes
Afrikaans"Kognitiewe" can also refer to the cognitive sciences or the cognitive style of a person.
AlbanianThe word "njohës" in Albanian comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *ĝen- ("to know"), which is also the origin of the English word "know".
AmharicIn the field of psychology, the term "የእውቀት (ኮግኒቲቭ)" translates to "cognitive" and refers to mental processes involved in gaining knowledge and comprehension.
ArabicThe term "الإدراكي" is derived from the root word "درك" which means "to perceive, comprehend, or experience". Hence, "الإدراكي" implies the process of gaining knowledge and understanding through perception and experience, and refers to the mental processes involved in acquiring, storing, retrieving, and using knowledge and information.
AzerbaijaniThe word "idrak" in Azerbaijani is derived from the Arabic word "idrāk" which also means "understanding".
BasqueThe Basque word "kognitiboa" is derived from the Latin word "cognitio", meaning "knowledge" or "understanding."
BelarusianThe term "пазнавальны" can also refer to the ability to acquire knowledge and understanding through various experiences and interactions.
Bengaliজ্ঞান ভিত্তিক (cognitive) শব্দের মূল গ্রিক শব্দ ‘gnosis’ থেকে আগত, যার অর্থ জ্ঞান বা অনুধাবন।
BosnianThe word 'kognitivna' is derived from the Latin 'cognoscere', meaning 'to know or perceive'.
BulgarianThe Bulgarian word "когнитивна" comes from the Latin word "cognoscere," which means "to know."
CatalanFrom Latin "cognoscere" (to know, perceive). Also used to refer to "knowledge, understanding, intelligence," "ability to learn," and "mental faculties."
CebuanoThe root “hunahuna” has other meanings like “thoughtful” or “thought” and it is also the base word for “tag-hunahuna” meaning “subconscious”.
Chinese (Simplified)认知一词出自拉丁语动词cognoscere,意为“知道”、“领会”或“认识”
Chinese (Traditional)「認知的」一詞的中文傳統寫法為「認知的」,在詞源上與「認識」一詞有關,皆表示「認識、了解」之意。
CorsicanCorsican cugnitivu derives from Latin "cognoscere", meaning "to know" or "to perceive".
CroatianThe word "kognitivna" in Croatian can also refer to the ability to think and reason.
CzechThe word "poznávací" in Czech also means "license plate" or "registration plate".
DanishIn Danish, "kognitiv" is derived from the Latin word "cognitio", meaning "knowledge", and is used in psychology to describe mental processes involved in acquiring, processing, and storing knowledge.
DutchIn Dutch, the word "cognitief" is often used to refer to the process of thinking or understanding, but it can also mean "relating to knowledge" or "pertaining to the intellect."
EsperantoThe word "kogna" can also refer to the process of cognition itself.
EstonianTunnetuslik can also refer to a person with cognitive skills or abilities.
Finnish’Kognitiivinen’ is loanword from German ’kognitiv’ (< Lat. ’cognoscere’ ’to get to know’), used in Finnish since the 1960s.
FrenchLe mot « cognitif » peut également être utilisé pour désigner la capacité de comprendre et d'élaborer des concepts.
FrisianIn Frisian, 'kognitive' also means 'wise'.
Galician"Cognitivo" en gallego proviene del latín "cognitivus" y también puede significar "notivo", "razonable" o "comprensible".
GermanThe word "kognitiv" in German is used to describe mental processes such as thinking, learning, memory and problem-solving, but can also refer to the mental representations of the world that we use to navigate and make sense of our experiences.
GreekΓνωστική, from Greek γνῶσις (gnosis) meaning "knowledge," and -τικός (-tikos) meaning "relating to."
Gujarati`જ્ cાનાત્મક` comes from the Latin word `cognoscere`, which means "to come to know" or "to have knowledge."
Haitian CreoleThe word 'mantal' can also refer to the mind, memory, soul or conscience
HausaThe word fahimi in Hausa can also refer to knowledge or understanding.
HawaiianThe word mākau, meaning 'cognitive' in Hawaiian, also refers to a fishing hook's point and a fish's lure.
HebrewThe Hebrew word "קוגניטיבי" derives from the Latin "cognoscere", meaning "to know" or "to understand".
HindiThe term "संज्ञानात्मक" originally derived from the Sanskrit word "संज्ञान" meaning "knowledge" or "cognition".
HmongThe word "peev xwm" in Hmong can also refer to "think" or "contemplate".
HungarianKognitív can also mean "relating to perception" in Hungarian.
Icelandic"Vitræn" also refers to "consciousness," "sensibility," and, occasionally, "wisdom" in Icelandic.
IgboThe Igbo word "ihe omuma" can also refer to "thought" or "intellect."
IndonesianThe word 'kognitif' in Indonesian is derived from the Latin word 'cognitio', meaning 'knowledge' or 'understanding'.
IrishThe Irish word `cognaíocha` also refers to "cognition," specifically, the "act of perceiving," a concept which encompasses the full range of our physical sensory perceptions.
ItalianThe Italian word "cognitivo" can also mean "relating to knowledge" or "epistemological".
Japanese認知 can also refer to "recognition" or "acknowledgment".
JavaneseIstilah "kognitif" juga terdapat dalam bahasa Jawa dengan arti yang sama, yaitu berkaitan dengan aktivitas berpikir.
KannadaThe word "ಅರಿವಿನ" (cognitive) in Kannada is derived from the Sanskrit word "अर्थविन्" (arthavin), which means "knowing the meaning" or "possessing knowledge".
KhmerIt originates from the French word 'cognitif' and ultimately from the Latin word 'cognover' ('to know').
KoreanThe word "인지 적" ("cognitive") derives from the Latin word "cognosco" meaning "to get to know."
KurdishThe Kurdish word "cognitive" is derived from the Latin "cognoscere", meaning "to know" or "to perceive".
LatinCognitiva, originally referring to objects of thought, later came to mean the faculty of knowing.
LatvianIt is etymologically related to “recognize” (“pazīt”).
LithuanianThe Lithuanian word "pažintinis" shares an etymological root with the English word "gnosis."
LuxembourgishCognitif is derived from Latin and French and refers to cognition, knowledge, and thinking
MacedonianThe word "когнитивни" derives from the Latin word "cognoscere," meaning "to know" or "to perceive."
MalagasyThe word "fandroson'ny ara-pahalalana" literally means "reasoning about the middle of the forehead".
MalayThe Malay word "kognitif" is derived from the English word "cognitive" and refers to mental processes such as thinking, understanding, and knowing.
MalayalamThe Malayalam word
MalteseThe word "konjittiv" comes from the Latin word "cognoscere", which means "to know".
MaoriThe word "mōhio" also refers to "knowledge", "understanding", or "awareness" in Maori.
MarathiIn Marathi, संज्ञानात्मक also means 'mental process' or 'cognition'.
NepaliIn Buddhist teachings, "संज्ञानात्मक (cognitive)" may also relate to the six types of sense cognition or to the mind-based cognition of a concept.
NorwegianIn Norwegian, "kognitiv" also refers to the "cognitive sciences" or "cognitive paradigms"
Nyanja (Chichewa)The word "chidziwitso" also means "wisdom" or "intelligence".
PashtoIn addition to the general meaning of 'cognitive', ادراکي can also refer to an epistemological concept in Islamic philosophy.
PersianThe word "شناختی" in Persian also refers to "psychological" or "mental" processes, beyond the more common meaning of "cognitive".
PolishThe word "poznawczy" in Polish can also refer to the ability of an object to be known or recognized.
Portuguese (Portugal, Brazil)"Cognitivo" may also refer to "capable of knowing" in Portuguese
PunjabiThe term 'bodhwadi' in Punjabi holds the connotation of 'rationality', 'reason', and 'intellect'. It is often used to describe a person who approaches situations with a logical and clear mindset.
RomanianAlternate Romanian word "cognitiv" derives from French "cognitif" meaning cognitive, and Latin "cōgnōscere" meaning to acknowledge or to get to know.
RussianThe Russian 'познавательный' comes from 'познание', which means "cognition". The alternate meaning of "informative" developed later.
SamoanThe word "mafaufau" comes from the Proto-Polynesian root "*mafaufau", which also means "to think" or "to consider".
Scots GaelicScots Gaelic "eòlach" also means "clever, learned, knowledgeable, skilful, wise"
SerbianThe word "сазнајни" (cognitive) is derived from the verb "сазнати" (to learn or know), and can also mean "pertaining to knowledge or learning" or "capable of learning or knowing."
SesothoThe word "kutloisiso" in Sesotho derives from the root word "utloa" meaning "to hear" or "to understand". It thus carries the connotation of "being able to comprehend or make sense of something".
ShonaThe word "kuziva" also means "to perceive" or "to understand" in Shona.
SindhiThe Sindhi word "ادراڪي" can also mean "pertaining to perception" or "relating to knowledge or understanding".
Sinhala (Sinhalese)The word "සංජානන" (cognitive) in Sinhala is derived from the Sanskrit word "संज्ञान" (saṃjñāna), which means "perception" or "knowledge".
SlovakThe word "poznávacie" in Slovak is an adjective deriving from the verb "poznať" (to know), and it can also mean "identification" or "registration".
SlovenianThe word "kognitivni" in Slovenian can also refer to the psychological processes involved in acquiring and maintaining knowledge.
SomaliThe word "garashada" can also refer to a person's intellect or understanding.
SpanishThe word "cognitivo" in Spanish can also refer to the mental state or process of cognition, or the cognitive faculty or function.
SundaneseIn Sundanese, "kognitif" can also mean "conscious thinking" or "process of thinking"
SwahiliUtambuzi can also refer to a 'divination ritual', 'omen' or 'intuition'.
SwedishThe Swedish word "kognitiv" comes from the English word "cognitive", which has its origins in the Latin word "cognoscere", meaning "to know" or "to understand".
Tagalog (Filipino)The Tagalog word "nagbibigay-malay" translates to "cognitive" in English, but literally means "to give realization."
TajikThe word "маърифатӣ" also means "mystical", "gnostic", "spiritual" or "esoteric".
TeluguThe word "అభిజ్ఞా" in Telugu is derived from Sanskrit and has alternate meanings of "recognition," "identity," and "familiarity."
ThaiThe word "ความรู้ความเข้าใจ" derives from Sanskrit and Pali, and shares its root with words like "know" and "cognition".
TurkishThe term "bilişsel" stems from the Turkish word "bilmek," meaning "knowledge" or "to know."
UkrainianThe Ukrainian word "когнітивні" is derived from the Latin word "cognoscere", meaning "to know" or "to learn."
Vietnamese"Nhận thức" has a broader meaning which refers to the act of knowing.
WelshThe word "gwybyddol" in Welsh also means "philosophical" or "theoretical".
Xhosa"Ukuqonda" is derived from the root word "qonda" which means to understand, comprehend, or realize.
Yiddishקאַגניטיוו is derived from the Latin word "cognoscere," meaning "to know" or "to perceive."
YorubaÌmọ̀ also means 'knowledge', and is a related concept.
ZuluIn Zulu, "ukuqonda" is also used to refer to the act of comprehending or understanding a concept.
EnglishThe word "cognitive" derives from the Latin "cognoscere," meaning "to know," and is related to "cognition," meaning "the mental process of acquiring knowledge and understanding."

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