sinnvoll

B1

sensible

English meaning
sensible

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sinnvoll in a sentence

Es funktioniert einfach nicht. Es ist sinnvoll, es noch einmal zu versuchen.

It is sensible to try it again.

Comparative and superlative

sinnvoll → sinnvoller → am sinnvollsten

Word family

sinnvoll is built from der Sinn (sense) and voll (full). German builds meaning by welding words together, so knowing the parts usually gives you the whole.

Where sinnvoll comes from

[1, 2] Sinn + -voll/voll

Words that go with sinnvoll

Questions about sinnvoll

What is the comparative of sinnvoll?

sinnvoll → sinnvoller → am sinnvollsten.

What does sinnvoll mean in English?

sinnvoll means "sensible". For example: "Es funktioniert einfach nicht. Es ist sinnvoll, es noch einmal zu versuchen." — "It is sensible to try it again."

What level is sinnvoll in German?

sinnvoll is a B1 word — b1 — intermediate.

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