No. 1,477 in German
sinn
"Sinn" means "sense" or "meaning" in English.
In a sentence
Das hat keinen Sinn.
That makes no sense.
Here, "Sinn" is used to express whether something is logical or meaningful.
Der Sinn des Lebens ist ein häufiges Thema.
The meaning of life is a frequent topic.
In this case, "Sinn" refers to the purpose or significance of something.
Sie hat einen guten Sinn für Humor.
She has a good sense of humor.
Here, "Sinn" is used to indicate a perception or an innate ability to appreciate something.
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