boerenverstand — meaning in English
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English meaning
- common sense noun Sound practical judgement about everyday matters, of the kind most people are expected to have without special training.
Senses
boerenverstand is used for these senses in English:
- common sense Ordinary sensible understanding; one's basic intelligence which allows for plain understanding and without which good decisions or judgments cannot be made.
- horse sense Common sense, especially with a connotation of folk wisdom that trumps formal education.
common sense — full definition
- noun Sound practical judgement about everyday matters, of the kind most people are expected to have without special training.
- adjective Based on ordinary practical judgement rather than theory or specialist knowledge. Usually written with a hyphen before a noun.