vernünftig
Translation
reasonable, sensible, rational, level-headed
Examples
Das ist eine vernünftige Entscheidung.
That is a reasonable decision.
Sei doch mal vernünftig!
Be sensible for once!
Er hat vernünftig gehandelt.
He acted reasonably.
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
Comes from the noun 'Vernunft,' meaning 'reason' or 'sense.' The adjective form means possessing these qualities.
Memory Tips
Connect it to 'Vernunft' (reason). Someone who is 'vernünftig' acts with reason.