sane
word
/ˈseɪn/
sayn
/sˈeɪn/
sayn
Definition
Thinking and behaving in a normal, reasonable, and healthy way; not mentally ill.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly formal or semi-formal. Often contrasted with 'insane'. Also used metaphorically for common sense: 'a sane approach'. Do not use for physical health; it's about mental state.
Spanish: cuerdo - sensatoPortuguese (BR): são - sensatoPortuguese (PT): são - sensatoChinese (Simplified): 神志正常 - 理智Chinese (Traditional): 神智正常 - 理智Hindi: संपूर्ण होश में - समझदारArabic: عاقل - سليم العقلBengali: সুস্থ - স্বাভাবিক (মানসিকভাবে)Russian: вменяемый - здравомыслящийJapanese: 正気Vietnamese: tỉnh táo - minh mẫnKorean: 정신이 온전한 - 제정신인Turkish: aklı başında - sağduyuluUrdu: ہوش مند - صحیح العقلIndonesian: waras - sehat jiwa
Example Sentences
She is completely sane and can make her own decisions.
basic
After talking to him, I realized he was still sane.
basic
Doctors confirmed the patient was perfectly sane.
basic
Sometimes I wonder if anyone can stay sane with so much stress.
natural
Moving out to the countryside helped me stay sane during tough times.
natural
A cup of tea in the morning keeps me sane before work gets crazy.
natural