Abderit
derNouninhabitant of Abdera; fool (idiomatic)
Word details
- German meaning
- Ein spöttischer Ausdruck für einen einfältigen oder beschränkten Menschen.
- English meaning
- Fool, simpleton
- Synonym
- Narr, Dummkopf
- German example
- Er benahm sich wie ein wahrer Abderit.
- English example
- He behaved like a true fool.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Abderit
- Plural Form
- die Abderiten
Related words
- Abderitin
Abderite
- abderitisch
Abderitic means foolish, simple-minded, or stupid, often in reference to the inhabitants of the ancient city of Abdera, who were known for their supposed stupidity.
Example sentences with “Abderit”
Er verhielt sich wie ein echter Abderit. (He acted like a real fool.)
Frequently asked questions
Is 'Abderit' a weak noun?
Yes, 'Abderit' is a weak masculine noun (n-declension). It becomes 'Abderiten' in all cases except the nominative singular.