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When we say someone or something is fornuftig, it means they are sensible, reasonable, or rational. It implies a practical approach, often involving good judgment and careful thought. For instance, a fornuftig decision is one that makes sense and is well-considered. You might describe a person who is always level-headed and thinks things through as fornuftig.
fornuftig in 30 Sekunden
- sensible
- reasonable
- practical
How Formal Is It?
"Det var et rasjonelt argument."
"Det var en fornuftig avgjørelse."
"Det var et smart trekk."
"Vær klok og tenk deg om."
"Han er ganske chill og rolig."
Aussprachehilfe
- pronouncing 'o' like in 'go'
- not rolling the 'r'
Wichtige Grammatik
Adjectives like 'fornuftig' agree in gender and number with the noun they modify.
En fornuftig avgjørelse. (A sensible decision.)
When an adjective is used predicatively (after a verb like 'å være' - to be), it does not change form.
Avgjørelsen er fornuftig. (The decision is sensible.)
In the definite form, adjectives take the ending '-e'.
Den fornuftige mannen. (The sensible man.)
When modifying plural nouns, adjectives also take the ending '-e'.
Fornuftige folk. (Sensible people.)
The comparative form of 'fornuftig' is 'mer fornuftig' (more sensible), and the superlative is 'mest fornuftig' (most sensible).
Dette er mer fornuftig. (This is more sensible.)
Beispiele nach Niveau
Det er viktig å ta fornuftige valg når man kjøper bolig.
It is important to make sensible choices when buying a house.
Here 'fornuftige' is an adjective modifying the plural noun 'valg' (choices).
Hun ga meg noen veldig fornuftige råd om sparing.
She gave me some very sensible advice about saving.
'fornuftige' modifies 'råd' (advice), which is an uncountable noun here.
En fornuftig person tenker alltid før de handler.
A sensible person always thinks before they act.
'En fornuftig person' means 'a sensible person' with 'en' as the indefinite article.
Det virker ikke fornuftig å reise nå med så dårlig vær.
It doesn't seem sensible to travel now with such bad weather.
The verb 'virker' (seems) is followed by the adjective 'fornuftig' used predicatively.
Vi må finne en fornuftig løsning på dette problemet.
We need to find a sensible solution to this problem.
'fornuftig' modifies the noun 'løsning' (solution).
Han er alltid så fornuftig og rolig i krisesituasjoner.
He is always so sensible and calm in crisis situations.
Here 'fornuftig' is used as an adjective describing a characteristic of 'han' (he).
Er det fornuftig å investere alle sparepengene dine i aksjer?
Is it sensible to invest all your savings in stocks?
'Er det fornuftig' is a common construction meaning 'Is it sensible?'
De tok en fornuftig beslutning om å utsette prosjektet.
They made a sensible decision to postpone the project.
'fornuftig' modifies 'beslutning' (decision).
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Häufige Phrasen
Du må være fornuftig.
You must be sensible. (You must be reasonable.)
Det var en fornuftig idé.
That was a sensible idea. (That was a reasonable idea.)
Han er alltid så fornuftig.
He is always so sensible. (He is always so reasonable.)
Vi må ta en fornuftig avgjørelse.
We must make a sensible decision. (We must make a reasonable decision.)
Er det fornuftig å gjøre det nå?
Is it sensible to do it now? (Is it reasonable to do it now?)
Tenk fornuftig før du handler.
Think sensibly before you act. (Think reasonably before you act.)
Jeg håper du er fornuftig.
I hope you are sensible. (I hope you are reasonable.)
En fornuftig person ville gjort det annerledes.
A sensible person would have done it differently. (A reasonable person would have done it differently.)
Det er ikke fornuftig å kaste bort penger.
It's not sensible to waste money. (It's not reasonable to waste money.)
Finn en fornuftig løsning på problemet.
Find a sensible solution to the problem. (Find a reasonable solution to the problem.)
Grammatikmuster
Satzmuster
En fornuftig [substantiv] er viktig.
En fornuftig beslutning er viktig. (A sensible decision is important.)
Det er fornuftig å [verb i infinitiv].
Det er fornuftig å spare penger. (It is sensible to save money.)
[Pronomen] virker veldig fornuftig.
Hun virker veldig fornuftig. (She seems very sensible.)
Vi må finne en fornuftig løsning.
Vi må finne en fornuftig løsning. (We must find a reasonable solution.)
Er det fornuftig å [verb i infinitiv] nå?
Er det fornuftig å reise nå? (Is it sensible to travel now?)
Jeg tror det er fornuftig å vurdere [substantiv].
Jeg tror det er fornuftig å vurdere alle alternativene. (I think it is reasonable to consider all the alternatives.)
Hans forslag var både praktisk og fornuftig.
Hans forslag var både praktisk og fornuftig. (His proposal was both practical and sensible.)
Man bør alltid handle fornuftig i slike situasjoner.
Man bør alltid handle fornuftig i slike situasjoner. (One should always act reasonably in such situations.)
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Substantive
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How to use 'fornuftig' correctly
'Fornuftig' is an adjective that describes something as sensible, reasonable, or practical. It can apply to people, decisions, actions, or ideas.
- About people: When you describe a person as 'fornuftig', it means they tend to make good decisions and think things through.
- About actions/decisions: A 'fornuftig' action or decision is one that is well-thought-out and makes practical sense.
- About things/ideas: You can also use it to describe an idea or solution that is sound and practical.
It's a straightforward word, but context is always key. Think of it as the Norwegian equivalent of saying someone or something 'has good sense'.
Common mistakes with 'fornuftig'
One common mistake is confusing 'fornuftig' with words that mean 'clever' or 'intelligent' in a more academic sense. While a sensible person is often intelligent, 'fornuftig' emphasizes practicality and good judgment rather than high IQ or intellectual prowess.
- Don't use it for pure intelligence: If you want to say someone is intellectually sharp, you might use words like 'smart' or 'intelligent' instead.
- Avoid overusing it: Like any adjective, using 'fornuftig' too much can make your writing or speech repetitive. Vary your vocabulary with synonyms like 'praktisk' (practical) or 'klok' (wise, sagacious) when appropriate, though these don't always carry the exact same nuance.
- Ensure it fits the context: Make sure the situation truly calls for describing something as 'sensible' or 'reasonable'. Sometimes, a simpler adjective might be more fitting.
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Han tar alltid ___ valg.
Here, 'fornuftig' means sensible, describing the choices he makes.
Det er ___ å spare penger.
Saving money is a sensible action. 'fornuftig' fits best here.
En ___ person tenker før de snakker.
A sensible person thinks before speaking. 'fornuftig' describes this quality.
Er det en ___ idé?
We are asking if the idea is sensible or reasonable. 'fornuftig' is the correct word.
Jeg tror det er en ___ løsning.
The speaker believes it's a sensible solution. 'fornuftig' is used to describe the solution.
Du bør være mer ___ med pengene dine.
The advice is to be more sensible with money. 'fornuftig' fits the context of being careful and reasonable.
Write a short sentence describing a sensible decision you made today. Use 'fornuftig'.
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Sample answer
Jeg tok en fornuftig avgjørelse å spise sunn mat.
Complete the sentence: 'Det er fornuftig å ...' (It is sensible to...).
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Sample answer
Det er fornuftig å sove tidlig.
Describe a 'fornuftig' person you know in one short sentence.
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Sample answer
Min venn er en fornuftig person.
Hva slags valg tar Lise?
Read this passage:
Lise tenker alltid før hun handler. Hun tar fornuftige valg. Derfor har hun sjelden problemer.
Hva slags valg tar Lise?
Passasjen sier at Lise tar fornuftige valg ('fornuftige valg').
Passasjen sier at Lise tar fornuftige valg ('fornuftige valg').
Hva er en fornuftig idé ifølge teksten?
Read this passage:
Det er kaldt ute. Du bør ha en varm jakke. Dette er en fornuftig idé.
Hva er en fornuftig idé ifølge teksten?
Teksten sier 'Du bør ha en varm jakke. Dette er en fornuftig idé.'
Teksten sier 'Du bør ha en varm jakke. Dette er en fornuftig idé.'
Hvordan handler Ola?
Read this passage:
Ola planlegger alltid dagene sine nøye. Han handler fornuftig. Han er aldri stresset.
Hvordan handler Ola?
Passasjen sier 'Han handler fornuftig.'
Passasjen sier 'Han handler fornuftig.'
Det er viktig å ta en ___ beslutning i denne situasjonen.
The context implies making a 'sensible' or 'reasonable' decision.
Hun er alltid så ___ og tenker på konsekvensene.
Someone who thinks about consequences is acting 'sensibly'.
Jeg synes det var en ___ løsning på problemet.
A 'sensible' or 'reasonable' solution is implied.
Han ga meg et ___ råd som hjalp meg mye.
The context suggests 'sensible' or 'reasonable' advice.
Vi må finne en ___ måte å redusere kostnadene på.
The aim is to find a 'sensible' or 'reasonable' way to reduce costs.
Det er ikke alltid lett å være ___ når man er sint.
When angry, it's often hard to be 'sensible' or 'reasonable'.
She always makes sensible choices.
That was a reasonable suggestion from your side.
Is it sensible to travel now?
Read this aloud:
Han er en veldig fornuftig mann.
Focus: fornuftig
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Read this aloud:
Vi må finne en fornuftig løsning.
Focus: fornuftig løsning
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Det er fornuftig å spare penger.
Focus: spørre penger
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This sentence correctly orders the words to form 'That was a sensible way to handle the problem.'
This sentence correctly orders the words to form 'She gave me some sensible advice about the situation.'
This sentence correctly orders the words to form 'We must act reasonably to avoid more complications.'
Et ___ menneske ville aldri tatt en slik risiko.
The sentence implies that a 'sensible' person would not take such a risk. 'Fornuftig' means sensible or reasonable.
Det er en ___ beslutning å spare penger for fremtiden.
Saving money for the future is a 'sensible' or 'reasonable' decision. 'Fornuftig' fits this context perfectly.
Han ga meg et ___ råd som hjalp meg mye.
The context suggests good advice, so 'fornuftig' (sensible/reasonable) is the best fit.
For å lykkes i dette prosjektet, må vi være ___ og planlegge nøye.
To succeed, one must be 'sensible' and plan carefully. 'Fornuftige' (plural form of fornuftig) matches this.
Det virket som en ___ løsning på problemet.
A 'sensible' or 'reasonable' solution is implied. 'Fornuftig' is the correct choice.
Vi må finne en ___ måte å redusere kostnadene på uten å ofre kvaliteten.
The sentence requires a 'sensible' or 'reasonable' way to reduce costs. 'Fornuftig' fits the context.
Listen for a phrase describing a reasonable decision about investing.
Pay attention to how a sensible conclusion was reached after careful consideration.
Identify the word describing a reasonable perspective on the future in a difficult situation.
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Det er fornuftig å tenke langsiktig når man planlegger økonomien sin.
Focus: fornuftig, langsiktig
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En fornuftig tilnærming til problemet ville være å dele det opp i mindre deler.
Focus: tilnærming, problemet
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Vi må finne en fornuftig balanse mellom arbeid og fritid for å unngå utbrenthet.
Focus: balanse, utbrenthet
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Hvilken setning bruker 'fornuftig' på en korrekt måte for å beskrive en veloverveid beslutning i en kompleks situasjon?
Her indikerer 'fornuftig' en gjennomtenkt og klok handling i en vanskelig situasjon, noe som er en korrekt bruk av ordet for å beskrive en veloverveid beslutning.
I hvilken sammenheng er 'fornuftig' brukt for å formidle at en løsning er både praktisk og intelligent gitt begrensede ressurser?
Denne setningen viser hvordan 'fornuftig' kan brukes for å beskrive en løsning som er smart og ressursbesparende, noe som er i tråd med definisjonen av å være praktisk og intelligent.
Velg setningen der 'fornuftig' best illustrerer en persons evne til å handle med klokskap og dømmekraft i møte med et moralsk dilemma.
Her betyr 'fornuftig' at personen handlet med moralsk integritet og klokskap under press, noe som er en dypere forståelse av ordet i en etisk kontekst.
Det er fornuftig å ignorere råd fra eksperter når man tar viktige økonomiske beslutninger.
Å ignorere ekspertråd er vanligvis ikke et fornuftig valg når man tar viktige økonomiske beslutninger, da fornuft innebærer å vurdere all relevant informasjon.
En 'fornuftig' person vil alltid prioritere følelser over logikk i alle livets spørsmål.
En fornuftig person balanserer logikk og følelser, men prioriteringen av logikk er ofte assosiert med det å være fornuftig, spesielt i beslutningsprosesser.
Å ta 'fornuftige' forholdsregler mot kjente risikoer er en indikasjon på god dømmekraft.
Å ta fornuftige forholdsregler er nettopp et tegn på god dømmekraft, da det innebærer å handle klokt og rasjonelt for å unngå problemer.
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Summary
Fornuftig means sensible or reasonable, describing actions or people with good judgment.
- sensible
- reasonable
- practical
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