Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #1500
Word (Wort)

vernünftig

Translation (Übersetzung) reasonable, sensible, rational
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [fɛɐ̯ˈnʏnftɪç]
B1
Adjectives
Intermediate
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
adjective reason B1 level logic decision-making
Vernünftig describes actions, decisions, or people that show good judgment and logical thinking. It often implies practicality and moderation rather than emotion or impulse. Can be used both attributively (before nouns) and predicatively (after verbs like sein).

vernünftig - German Adjectives - vernünftig Meaning - vernünftig Translation - vernünftig Adjectives Examples

vernünftig is a German Adjectives

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vernünftig Examples (Beispiele) in English

vernünftig examples with English translations. See how to use vernünftig in sentences. vernünftig example sentences in English below.

Das war eine vernünftige Entscheidung.
That was a reasonable decision.
Making a practical choice
Sei bitte vernünftig und geh früh schlafen.
Please be sensible and go to bed early.
Giving advice
Der Preis für das Auto ist sehr vernünftig.
The price for the car is very reasonable.
Discussing value

vernünftig Word Family - vernünftig Related Words - vernünftig Family Members

vernünftig Word Family (Wortfamilie)

vernünftig word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn vernünftig family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore vernünftig related words and expand your German vocabulary.

root (Wurzel)
Vernunft
Meaning: reason, rationality
Example: Die Vernunft sagt mir, dass ich es nicht tun sollte.
Noun
derived (abgeleitet)
vernünfteln
Meaning: to reason pedantically
Tense: Präsens
Example: Er vernünftelt ständig über Kleinigkeiten.
Verb
opposite (Gegenteil)
unvernünftig
Meaning: unreasonable
Example: Sein Verhalten war völlig unvernünftig.
Adjective

vernünftig Usage - vernünftig Collocations - vernünftig Idioms - vernünftig Synonyms - vernünftig Antonyms

vernünftig Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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vernünftig Collocations (Kollokationen)

vernünftig collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn vernünftig word combinations and how to use vernünftig with other words naturally.

vernünftige Entscheidung
reasonable decision
High frequency
vernünftiger Mensch
sensible person
High frequency
vernünftiger Preis
reasonable price
High frequency
vernünftig handeln
to act sensibly
Medium frequency
vernünftig überlegen
to think rationally
Medium frequency
vernünftige Lösung
sensible solution
High frequency
vernünftig sein
to be reasonable
High frequency
vernünftige Menge
reasonable amount
Medium frequency

vernünftig Idioms (Redewendungen)

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Vernunft annehmen
to come to one's senses
To start thinking or acting rationally after being unreasonable
Das ist das Vernünftigste
That's the most sensible thing
Used to indicate that a particular option is the most logical or practical choice
Vernunft siegt
Reason prevails
Used when logical thinking wins over emotion or impulse

vernünftig Synonyms (Synonyme)

vernünftig synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for vernünftig and expand your German vocabulary. Learn vernünftig similar words and their usage.

rational
Meaning: rational
High similarity
besonnen
Meaning: thoughtful, prudent
High similarity
klug
Meaning: clever, smart
Medium similarity
logisch
Meaning: logical
Medium similarity
überlegt
Meaning: considered, deliberate
Medium similarity
angemessen
Meaning: appropriate, adequate
Low similarity

vernünftig Antonyms (Antonyme)

vernünftig antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to vernünftig. Discover vernünftig opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

unvernünftig
Meaning: unreasonable, irrational
dumm
Meaning: stupid
impulsiv
Meaning: impulsive
emotional
Meaning: emotional
übertrieben
Meaning: exaggerated, excessive

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vernünftig Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

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logisch praktisch überlegt besonnen klug rational angemessen

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