impulsiv
Translation
impulsive, rash
Examples
Er trifft oft impulsive Entscheidungen.
He often makes impulsive decisions.
Sei nicht so impulsiv!
Don't be so impulsive!
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) is impulsiv (sb.) is impulsive He is a very impulsive person.
Similar Words
Synonyms: spontan, unüberlegt; Antonyms: überlegt, besonnen
Etymology
From Latin 'impulsivus', from 'impellere' (to push, to drive). It relates to being driven by an 'impulse'.
Memory Tips
This word is a direct cognate of the English 'impulsive'. The spelling and meaning are almost identical, making it easy to remember.