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sensible in German

sensible in German is vernünftig, gescheit, sinnvoll — sensible means showing good, practical judgment.

sensible in German

vernünftig
adj
Acting with or showing good sense; able to make good judgements based on reason or wisdom, or reflecting such ability.
gescheit
adj
Characterized more by usefulness, practicality, or comfort than by attractiveness, formality, or fashionableness, especially of clothing.
sinnvoll
adj
Characterized more by usefulness, practicality, or comfort than by attractiveness, formality, or fashionableness, especially of clothing.
vernünftig
adj
Characterized more by usefulness, practicality, or comfort than by attractiveness, formality, or fashionableness, especially of clothing.
der Empfindung fähig
adj
(especially, _, formally) Able to be sensed by the senses or the psyche; able to be perceived.
spürbar
adj
(especially, _, formally) Able to be sensed by the senses or the psyche; able to be perceived.
wahrnehmbar
adj
(especially, _, formally) Able to be sensed by the senses or the psyche; able to be perceived.
der Empfindung fähig
adj
(archaic) Able to feel or perceive.
spürbar
adj
(archaic) Liable to external impression; easily affected; sensitive.
gewahr
adj
(archaic) Cognizant; having the perception of something; aware of something.

What does "sensible" mean?

  1. adj Showing good, practical judgment.
    "It was sensible of you to check the weather before setting off."
  2. adj Practical and comfortable rather than stylish, especially describing clothing.
    "He packed sensible waterproof clothes rather than his best jacket for the trip."
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sensible in a sentence

  • It was sensible of you to check the weather before setting off.
  • It would be sensible to save some money each month.
  • He packed sensible waterproof clothes rather than his best jacket for the trip.
  • My mother always buys sensible coats that keep out the rain.

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What is "sensible" in German?
"sensible" in German is vernünftig, gescheit, sinnvoll. sensible means: Showing good, practical judgment.
How do you use "sensible" in a sentence?
Example: "It was sensible of you to check the weather before setting off." In German, "sensible" is vernünftig, gescheit, sinnvoll.
Are there other ways to say "sensible" in German?
Yes — German has 7 translations listed for "sensible": vernünftig, gescheit, sinnvoll, der Empfindung fähig, spürbar, wahrnehmbar.
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