ADJECTIVE

vernünftig/fɛɐ̯ˈnʏnftɪç/sensible; reasonable; rational

vernünftig is a German adjective that means sensible, reasonable, or rational. It is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈnʏnftɪç/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "vernünftiger" and "vernünftigsten".

Definitions

1.having or showing good sense; acting reasonably or wisely(judgment, behavior)

a.sensible, showing sound judgment

Das ist eine vernünftige Entscheidung.—That is a sensible decision.

b.reasonable, rational (actions or proposals)

Könntest du bitte vernünftig bleiben?—Could you please be reasonable?

Adjective Forms

Positivevernünftig
Comparativevernünftiger
Superlativevernünftigsten

Frequently asked questions

What does "vernünftig" mean in English?
"vernünftig" means sensible, reasonable, or rational. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "vernünftig"?
"vernünftig" is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈnʏnftɪç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What are the comparative and superlative of "vernünftig"?
The comparative of "vernünftig" is "vernünftiger" and the superlative is "vernünftigsten".
What part of speech is "vernünftig"?
"vernünftig" is a adjective in German.

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