adjective
meaningful, useful
B1
sinnvoll means "meaningful" or "useful". It describes actions or ideas that make sense or are practical. Gradable adjective (comparative: sinnvoller, superlative: am sinnvollsten) with antonym sinnlos. Used attributively and predicatively; not a participle or reflexive. Common in formal and everyday contexts.
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Es ist sinnvoll, früh zu lernen.
It's sensible/useful to study early.
Der Lehrer erklärte die neue Aufgabe, damit die Übung sinnvoll erschien und die Schüler besser lernten.
The teacher explained the new task so that the exercise seemed meaningful and the students learned better.
Das ist eine sehr sinnvolle Entscheidung.
That is a very meaningful decision.
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Picture a checklist with helpful, sensible items labeled 'sinnvoll' — that ties the word to 'useful/meaningful'.
Sounds like 'sin-full' — imagine avoiding sinful choices and choosing what makes sense (meaningful).
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Sinnvoll describes actions, choices, or measures that are reasonable, practical, or meaningful. It is commonly used in advice and recommendations.