ADJECTIVE

sinnvoll/ˈzɪnˌfɔl/meaningful; sensible; useful

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

Definitions

1.having sense; reasonable or useful(judgment, appropriateness)

a.meaningful or appropriate for a purpose

Das war eine sinnvolle Entscheidung.—That was a sensible decision.

b.useful, practical

Wir suchen nach einer sinnvollen Lösung.—We are looking for a useful solution.

Adjective Forms

Positivesinnvoll
Comparativesinnvoller
Superlativesinnvollsten

Frequently asked questions

What does "sinnvoll" mean in English?
"sinnvoll" means meaningful, sensible, 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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