an jds. Verstand zweifeln

to doubt someone's sanity

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Noun

Verstand m.

Verb

zweifeln

Topic

Gefühle und Geist

In a sentence

Der Richter zweifelt an seinem Verstand, als er die Tat gesteht.

How it is used

Means 'to doubt someone's sanity.' Colloquial register. Use when actions seem irrational, e.g., 'Ich zweifle an seinem Verstand.' Can be insulting; use carefully.

Other verbs that go with Verstand

This is the choice the collocation turns on.

• jdn. um den Verstand bringento drive someone crazy
• den Verstand verlierento lose one's mind
• über jds. Verstand gehento be beyond someone's understanding

All collocations with Verstand