Eselei

dieNoun

stupidity, blunder, foolish act

English translations

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Word details

German meaning: Eine dumme oder törichte Handlung.
English meaning: Foolishness, stupidity
Synonym: Dummheit, Torheit, Unsinn
German example: Das war eine reine Eselei von ihm.
English example: That was pure foolishness on his part.
Type: Noun
Article: die
Singular Form: die Eselei
Plural Form: die Eseleien

Eselein
Eselein is a diminutive form of donkey, meaning a small donkey.
Lesewut
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Example sentences with “Eselei”

Das war eine echte Eselei von mir. (That was a real blunder on my part.)

Frequently asked questions

Is Eselei formal or informal?

It is an informal, slightly derogatory noun. It is feminine (die).