razumno

Razumno is a term used in several Slavic languages to denote a manner or quality of being reasonable. As an adverb, it translates roughly as "reasonably," "sensibly," or "prudently." In Russian (разумно), Croatian and Serbian (razumno), and Slovenian (razumno) the word is used to describe how a person acts, decides, or speaks in accordance with practical judgment. The core idea across languages is a behavior aligned with reason rather than impulse.

Etymology: The form derives from the Slavic root razum- meaning reason or understanding, common across the family of languages. The prefix raz- forms adverbs and adjectives that express manner or degree, and razumno is the standard realization in several languages. Cognate forms appear with related meanings in related tongues, though exact spellings and inflections vary.

Usage: Razumno is used to qualify actions, plans, or opinions. Examples (illustrative, language variants): "On je razumno postupao" (he acted reasonably) in South Slavic varieties; "Она разумно поступала" in Russian; "To je razumno rešenje" (That is a reasonable solution) in some Croatian/Serbian contexts; "Razumno ravnati" means to act reasonably in Slovenian. The exact grammar varies by language, but the underlying sense remains consistent: guided by reason.

See also: Razum, Reason, Rationality, Logic.

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