ADJECTIVE

vernünftig/fɛɐ̯ˈnʏnftɪç/sensible; reasonable; rational

vernünftig is a German adjective that means sensible, reasonable, or rational. It is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈnʏnftɪç/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "vernünftiger" and "vernünftigsten".

Definitions

1.thinking and acting with common sense or reason(character, opinion)

a.showing practical judgment or logic

Das ist eine vernünftige Entscheidung.That is a sensible decision.

b.guided by reason, not emotion

Sei bitte vernünftig und spar dein Geld.Please be reasonable and save your money.

Adjective Forms

Positivevernünftig
Comparativevernünftiger
Superlativevernünftigsten

Frequently asked questions

What does "vernünftig" mean in English?
"vernünftig" means sensible, reasonable, or rational. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "vernünftig"?
"vernünftig" is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈnʏnftɪç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What are the comparative and superlative of "vernünftig"?
The comparative of "vernünftig" is "vernünftiger" and the superlative is "vernünftigsten".
What part of speech is "vernünftig"?
"vernünftig" is a adjective in German.

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