zinnig

• IPA^(key): /ˈzɪ.nəx/

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• Hyphenation: zin‧nig
• Rhymes: -ɪnəx

From Middle Dutch sinnich. Equivalent to zin +‎ -ig.

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 een 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

• zinvol

• onzinnig

• zinnigen
• zinnigheid

• eigenzinnig
• verzinnen

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

zinnig

1. inflection of zinnigen:
   1. first-person singular present indicative
   2. (in case of inversion) second-person singular present indicative
   3. imperative