Dutch

Adjective

zinnig ‎(comparative zinniger, superlative zinnigst)

1. (originally) rational, reasonable; intelligent, smart

   Geen zinnig mens die daaraan twijfelt

   No reasonable person would doubt that

2. sensible, making sense

   Als je geen zinnig voorstel hebt, hou dan je mond!

   If you don't have a sensible proposal, shut up!

3. purposeful, useful

   We mogen enkel zinnige uitgaven doen

   We may make only purposeful expenses

4. (archaic) sensorial, sensitive

   Het was aan zinnige belevenis om nooit meer te vergeten

   It was a sensory experience never to forget again

5. (obsolete) clean, neat, hygienic
6. (obsolete) gentle, meek, tame; charming

Inflection

Synonyms

• zinvol (cognate)

Antonyms

• onzinnig

Derived terms

• zinnigen (verb)
• zinnigheid

Related terms

• eigenzinnig
• verzinnen (verb)

Verb

zinnig

1. first-person singular present indicative of zinnigen
2. imperative of zinnigen