German - English (British) translations for "Sinn"
"Sinn" German translation
Translation
sense
Definition
"Sinn"
Part of speech
noun
Gender
masculine
Translations
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.Meaning: meaning
Der Sinn des Lebens ist Glück.
The meaning of life is happiness.
Meaning: sense
Ich habe den Sinn für Humor verloren.
I have lost my sense of humor.
Meaning: purpose
Was ist der Sinn dieser Übung?
What is the purpose of this exercise?
Meaning: significance
Dieses Ereignis hat große politische Bedeutung.
This event has great political significance.
Meaning: direction
Kannst du mir den Sinn geben?
Can you give me directions?
Examples
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.A1: Der Sinn des Lebens ist Glücklichsein.
The meaning of life is to be happy.
A1: Ich verstehe den Sinn dieser Aufgabe nicht.
I don't understand the purpose of this task.
A1: Was ist der Sinn dieses Spiels?
What is the point of this game?
B1: Der Film hat einen tiefgründigen Sinn.
The movie has a profound meaning.
B1: Sie hat den Sinn für Humor ihres Vaters geerbt.
She inherited her father's sense of humor.
B1: Die Diskussion drehte sich um den politischen Sinn der Maßnahme.
The discussion revolved around the political significance of the measure.
C1: In seinen Gedichten verbindet er auf einzigartige Weise Sinn und Klang.
In his poems, he uniquely combines meaning and sound.
C1: Die Philosophie hinter diesem Konzept ist von großem intellektuellem Sinn.
The philosophy behind this concept is of great intellectual significance.
C1: Das Gemälde lässt Raum für individuelle Interpretationen und regt zum Nachdenken über den Sinn des Lebens an.
The painting leaves room for individual interpretations and prompts reflection on the meaning of life.
Advanced Description
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.The German noun "Sinn" can be translated to English as "meaning" or "sense". It refers to the significance or purpose of something, or the interpretation and understanding of a concept or idea.
In German philosophy, the term "Sinn" is often used in the context of existentialism and phenomenology. It is associated with the search for meaning in life and the subjective experience of reality.
Furthermore, "Sinn" can also refer to one's senses or perception, such as the five senses of sight, hearing, taste, smell, and touch.