vernünftig
Translation
reasonable, sensible, rational, prudent
Examples
Das ist eine vernünftige Entscheidung.
That is a reasonable decision.
Sei doch mal vernünftig!
Be reasonable for once!
Er hat vernünftig gehandelt.
He acted sensibly.
Grammar Patterns
as a predicative adjective Sei vernünftig!
as an attributive adjective eine vernünftige Idee
as an adverb vernünftig handeln
Similar Words
Synonyms: sinnvoll, rational, klug; Antonyms: unvernünftig, irrational
Etymology
Derived from the noun 'Vernunft' (reason, sense). The structure suggests 'having reason'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'Vernunft' (reason). If you possess 'Vernunft', your actions are 'vernünftig'.