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Sinnen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Sinnen" is used as verb with the meaning of "ponder", "reflect" or "meditate".
Essential properties of "sinnen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: sinnen
- Simple past: sann
- Participle: gesonnen
irregularintransitive
Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.
Meanings of "sinnen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To think deeply or reflect intensely"
- Definition: "To think deeply or reflect intensely on something."
- Translation(s): ponder, reflect, meditate, contemplate
- Synonym(s): nachdenken, grübeln
- Related word(s): Gedanken, Überlegung
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er sann lange über seine Zukunft nach.
- Sie sinnen über eine Lösung des Problems.
- Ich sann stundenlang über den Vorfall.
2.) "To plan or scheme something, often negative"
- Definition: "To plan or scheme something, especially something negative."
- Translation(s): scheme, plot, conspire, devise
- Synonym(s): aushecken, planen
- Related word(s): Plan, Verschwörung
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er sann auf Rache.
- Die Diebe sinnen einen neuen Coup.
- Sie sann auf eine Möglichkeit, ihn zu schaden.
3.) "To intensely desire something"
- Definition: "To desire something intensely."
- Translation(s): long for, yearn for, crave, desire
- Synonym(s): begehren, ersehnen
- Related word(s): Wunsch, Verlangen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er sann nach Freiheit.
- Sie sinnen nach Anerkennung.
- Ich sann nach einem besseren Leben.