adjective
reasonable, sensible
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vernünftig = reasonable, sensible. Adjective meaning rational or prudent behavior; gradable (vernünftiger, am vernünftigsten). Antonyms include verrückt and unvernünftig. Not a participle; regular comparative/superlative. Used to describe decisions, actions or people acting with good judgment. Inflects according to case, gender and number in German.
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Der Chef traf eine vernünftige Entscheidung, nachdem alle Fakten geprüft wurden.
The boss made a sensible decision after all the facts were checked.
Es wäre sinnvoll und vernünftig, früh zu sparen.
It would be sensible and practical to start saving early.
Das ist eine sehr vernünftige Entscheidung.
That's a very reasonable decision.
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picture someone calmly weighing pros and cons before deciding
sounds like 'ver-nuff-tig' (imagine 'enough' for good sense)
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Vernünftig is gradable and commonly used to describe decisions, behaviour or suggestions. Comparative and superlative are regular.