mental

• Bezieht sich auf den Geist oder den Prozess des Denkens; umgangssprachlich auch für verrückt oder außergewöhnlich gut.

Relating to the mind or the process of thinking; also used informally to describe something as crazy or extremely good.

1. B1formal

   Of or relating to the mind, intellect, or cognitive processes.

   geistig

   • She has excellent mental arithmetic skills.
   • Mental health is just as important as physical health.
   • He performed a series of mental exercises to improve focus.

   Synonymecerebralconceptualintellectualpsychologicalrational

   Antonymebodilyphysicalsomatic

2. Crazy or insaneB2informalbritish

   Used informally to describe someone or something as extremely foolish, irrational, or crazy.

   Verrückt

   • That idea is completely mental!
   • He went mental when he saw the damage to his car.
   • The crowd went mental after the winning goal.

   Synonymebattybonkerscrazycuckoodementedderangedinsanelunaticmadnutspsychoticunhinged

   Antonymerationalreasonablesanesensible

3. Relating to psychiatric conditionsB2formal

   Relating to disorders or conditions affecting the mind.

   Psychisch

   • The patient was admitted to a mental health facility.
   • She specializes in treating mental disorders.
   • Mental illness affects millions of people worldwide.

   Synonymepsychiatricpsychogenicpsychological

   Antonymephysical