German word

sinnvoll

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈzɪnˌfɔl/

Meaning

  • adjectivesensible

Example

Das ist eine sinnvolle Entscheidung.

That is a sensible decision.

Illustration for sinnvoll (sensible)

More examples

Es ist sinnvoll, erst Informationen zu sammeln.

It is sensible to gather information first.

Core concept

A choice fits its purpose and produces a useful result rather than wasting effort.

Common phrases

  • sinnvolle Entscheidung

    sensible decision

  • sinnvolle Lösung

    useful solution

  • sinnvolle Idee

    sensible idea

Similar words

vernünftig: Based on good judgment and careful consideration of the situation.
effizient: Achieving strong results with little time, effort, or waste.
praktisch: Realistic and easy to use in everyday situations.
nützlich: Helping to achieve a specific purpose or meet a practical need.

Definition in German

Beschreibt Handlungen oder Maßnahmen, die zweckmäßig sind und konkreten Nutzen bringen.

Word origin

Sinnvoll combines the inherited German noun Sinn, meaning sense or purpose, with -voll, meaning full of.

Usage tips

  • Sinnvoll focuses on practical value or suitability, while vernünftig more often describes sound judgment or reasonableness.

Other meanings

  • usefuladjective
  • meaningfuladjective

Opposites

Related words

  • Sinnhaftigkeitmeaningfulnessnoun
  • sinnvollerweisesensiblyadverb

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