ADJECTIVE

sinnvoll/ˈzɪnˌfɔl/sensible; meaningful; useful

sinnvoll is a German adjective that means sensible, meaningful, or useful. It is pronounced /ˈzɪnˌfɔl/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "sinnvoller" and "sinnvollsten".

Definitions

1.having sense or being reasonable; sensible(general)

a.practical or reasonable in a given situation

Es ist sinnvoll, früh mit dem Lernen zu beginnen.It is sensible to start studying early.

2.meaningful or purposeful(purpose)

a.having a clear or constructive purpose

Die Arbeit an diesem Projekt ist wirklich sinnvoll.The work on this project is truly meaningful.

3.useful; bringing a benefit(usefulness)

a.producing a positive effect or benefit

Ist es sinnvoll, jetzt noch weiterzuarbeiten?Is it useful to keep working now?

Adjective Forms

Positivesinnvoll
Comparativesinnvoller
Superlativesinnvollsten

Frequently asked questions

What does "sinnvoll" mean in English?
"sinnvoll" means sensible, meaningful, or useful. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "sinnvoll"?
"sinnvoll" is pronounced /ˈzɪnˌfɔl/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What are the comparative and superlative of "sinnvoll"?
The comparative of "sinnvoll" is "sinnvoller" and the superlative is "sinnvollsten".
What part of speech is "sinnvoll"?
"sinnvoll" is a adjective in German.

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