förnuftiga

Förnuftiga is the plural form of the Swedish adjective förnuftig, meaning sensible, prudent or rational. The term describes people, actions or conduct that show sound judgment and careful consideration rather than impulsiveness or rashness. In use, förnuftiga can refer to individuals or groups, for example in phrases like de förnuftiga, eller förnuftiga beslut.

Etymology and grammar: förnuftig is formed from the noun förnuft, meaning reason or common sense, with the suffix -ig, which yields the meaning “having the quality of.” In Swedish, adjectives decline according to number and definiteness, so the indefinite plural form is förnuftiga, the definite plural is de förnuftiga, and the definite singular is den förnuftiga.

Usage and nuance: The term is often contrasted with impulsive or irrational behavior. It is commonly used in discussions of planning, risk assessment, and everyday decision making. A sentence example: Det var ett förnuftigt beslut. (That was a sensible decision.) The expression sunt förnuft is a related, fixed phrase meaning “common sense.”

See also: förnuftig, sunt förnuft, common sense as a concept in Swedish discourse. Synonyms include vettig and klok in appropriate contexts, while antonyms include ologisk, impulsiv or dum.

In sum, förnuftiga denotes groups or individuals characterized by good sense and prudent reasoning, rooted in the broader concept of förnuft or common sense in Swedish.