Vernünftig
Example: Es ist vernünftig, immer gut nachzudenken.
Definition
"Vernünftig" describes being reasonable, sensible, or rational, especially in thinking or behavior. It implies using good judgment and careful consideration, as in the phrase: 'Es ist vernünftig, immer gut nachzudenken,' meaning it is wise to always think carefully.
Etymology
The word "vernünftig" comes from the German noun "Vernunft," meaning reason or understanding, combined with the suffix '-ig,' which forms adjectives. "Vernunft" itself derives from Middle High German "vernunfte," linked to Old High German "firnunta," connected to the idea of perceiving or understanding. Did you know that "vernünftig" literally relates to possessing reason or rationality?
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