NOUN
dieVernunft/fɛɐ̯ˈnʊnft/reason; rationality; sense
Vernunft is a German noun that means reason, rationality, or sense. It is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈnʊnft/. As a noun it takes the article "die".
Definitions
1.the faculty of thinking logically, judging sensibly, and acting reasonably(general, philosophy)
a.the ability to think and act logically
Sie appellierte an die Vernunft der Zuschauer.—She appealed to the viewers' reason.
b.rational thought as opposed to emotion or instinct
In dieser Situation sollte die Vernunft über das Gefühl siegen.—In this situation, reason should prevail over feeling.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Vernunft | — |
| Genitive | der Vernunft | — |
| Dative | der Vernunft | — |
| Accusative | die Vernunft | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Vernunft" mean in English?
- "Vernunft" means reason, rationality, or sense. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Vernunft"?
- "Vernunft" is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈnʊnft/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Vernunft" der, die, or das?
- "Vernunft" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What part of speech is "Vernunft"?
- "Vernunft" is a noun in German.
