Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #1500
Word (Wort)

die Vernunft

Translation (Übersetzung) reason, rationality, sense
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [ˈfɛʁnʊnft]
B2
Nouns
Intermediate
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
abstract philosophy decision-making cognition enlightenment
Vernunft refers to the human faculty of reasoning, logical thinking, and sound judgment. It's often contrasted with emotion or instinct. In philosophy, it's a central concept in German idealism (Kant's 'Vernunft' vs. 'Verstand').

Vernunft - German Nouns - Vernunft Meaning - Vernunft Translation - Vernunft Nouns Examples

Vernunft is a German Nouns

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Vernunft Examples (Beispiele) in English

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

Die menschliche Vernunft unterscheidet uns von Tieren.
Human reason distinguishes us from animals.
Philosophical discussion about human nature
Er handelte aus reiner Vernunft, nicht aus Emotion.
He acted out of pure reason, not emotion.
Describing rational decision-making
Sie appellierte an seine Vernunft, den riskanten Plan aufzugeben.
She appealed to his reason to abandon the risky plan.
Persuading someone to be reasonable

Vernunft Word Family - Vernunft Related Words - Vernunft Family Members

Vernunft Word Family (Wortfamilie)

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

adjective form (Adjektivform)
vernünftig
Meaning: reasonable, rational, sensible
Example: Das war eine vernünftige Entscheidung.
Adjective
verb form (Verbform)
vernünfteln
Meaning: to reason pedantically, to quibble
Tense: Präsens
Example: Er vernünftelt ständig über Kleinigkeiten.
Verb
noun (person) (Personenbezeichnung)
Vernunftmensch
Meaning: rational person, person of reason
Example: Er ist ein typischer Vernunftmensch, der immer logisch denkt.
Noun
abstract noun (Abstraktum)
Vernunftbegriff
Meaning: concept of reason
Example: Kants Vernunftbegriff war revolutionär.
Noun

Vernunft Usage - Vernunft Collocations - Vernunft Idioms - Vernunft Synonyms - Vernunft Antonyms

Vernunft Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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Vernunft Collocations (Kollokationen)

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

gesunde Vernunft
common sense
High frequency
reine Vernunft
pure reason
Medium frequency
Vernunft walten lassen
to let reason prevail
Medium frequency
zur Vernunft kommen
to come to one's senses
High frequency
gegen die Vernunft handeln
to act against reason
Medium frequency
Vernunft und Gefühl
reason and emotion
High frequency
vernünftige Entscheidung
reasonable decision
High frequency

Vernunft Idioms (Redewendungen)

Vernunft idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing Vernunft with meanings and explanations. Master Vernunft expressions used in everyday German.

Die Vernunft siegt
Reason prevails
Used when logic and good sense win over emotion or impulse
Jemandem die Vernunft rauben
To drive someone out of their mind
To make someone act irrationally, usually through strong emotion
Mit Vernunft und Maß
With reason and moderation
Doing things thoughtfully and in moderation
Vernunft geht vor Leidenschaft
Reason before passion
A principle advocating rational thinking over emotional impulses

Vernunft Synonyms (Synonyme)

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

Verstand
Meaning: intellect, understanding
High similarity
Rationalität
Meaning: rationality
High similarity
Einsicht
Meaning: insight, understanding
Medium similarity
Urteilskraft
Meaning: judgment, discernment
Medium similarity
Logik
Meaning: logic
Medium similarity

Vernunft Antonyms (Antonyme)

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

Unvernunft
Meaning: irrationality, folly
Leidenschaft
Meaning: passion
Gefühl
Meaning: feeling, emotion
Impulsivität
Meaning: impulsiveness
Wahnsinn
Meaning: madness, insanity

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Vernunft Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

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Philosophie Ethik Logik Denken Urteil Weisheit Aufklärung Kant Rationalismus

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