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Vernunft
German → American English
American English
reason
Fähigkeit, vernünftig und logisch zu denken und zu urteilen.
Man sollte bei wichtigen Entscheidungen immer auf Vernunft hören.Vernunft is usually used in a serious, abstract sense for rational judgment or sensible behavior. It often appears in phrases like zur Vernunft kommen or vernünftige Entscheidung.
Frequently asked questions
What does Vernunft mean in English?
Vernunft means reason, rationality, or sound judgment in English.
Is Vernunft the same as Verstand?
They are related, but Vernunft often means rational judgment or reason in a broader, more philosophical sense, while Verstand is more like intellect or understanding.
How do you use Vernunft in a sentence?
You can say: Er hat endlich Vernunft angenommen. This means: He finally came to his senses.