No. 957 in German
sinnvoll
Meaningful; reasonable; sensible.
In a sentence
Es ist sinnvoll, jeden Tag Wasser zu trinken.
It is sensible to drink water every day.
Here, 'sinnvoll' is used to suggest an action that is logical and beneficial to perform for health reasons.
Das Lernen einer neuen Sprache ist sinnvoll, um kulturelles Verständnis zu fördern.
Learning a new language is meaningful for promoting cultural understanding.
In this sentence, 'sinnvoll' conveys the significance and value of an activity in a broader social and personal context.
Die Verwendung erneuerbarer Energien ist eine sinnvolle Lösung für Umweltprobleme.
The use of renewable energy is a reasonable solution to environmental problems.
The term 'sinnvoll' here emphasizes the practicality and appropriateness of an approach towards addressing a global issue.
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