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Dutch
Pronunciation
Etymology 1
From Middle Dutch sinnich. Equivalent to zin + -ig.
Adjective
zinnig (comparative zinniger, superlative zinnigst)
- (originally) rational, reasonable; intelligent, smart
- Geen zinnig mens die daaraan twijfelt
- No reasonable person would doubt that
- sensible, making sense
Als je geen zinnig voorstel hebt, hou dan je mond!- If you don't have a sensible proposal, shut up!
- purposeful, useful
- We mogen enkel zinnige uitgaven doen
- We may make only purposeful expenses
- (archaic) sensorial, sensitive
- Het was een zinnige belevenis om nooit meer te vergeten
- It was a sensory experience never to forget again
- (obsolete) clean, neat, hygienic
- (obsolete) gentle, meek, tame; charming
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Etymology 2
See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.
Verb
zinnig
- inflection of zinnigen:
- first-person singular present indicative
- (in case of inversion) second-person singular present indicative
- imperative