Schwachsinn

derNoun

nonsense; stupidity; idiocy

English translations

  1. 01

    nonsense

Word details

German meaning
Schwachsinn ist ein veralteter Begriff für eine geistige Behinderung. Heutzutage wird er als abwertend betrachtet.
English meaning
Nonsense is something that is silly or has no meaning.
German example
Was er redet, ist reiner Schwachsinn.
English example
What he's saying is pure nonsense.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Schwachsinn
Plural Form
None

Example sentences with “Schwachsinn”

  1. Was du da erzählst, ist totaler Schwachsinn. (What you are saying there is total nonsense.)

Frequently asked questions

Is Schwachsinn a common German slang term?

Yes, 'Schwachsinn' (der) is very common. It is a masculine noun and is generally used in the singular to describe foolish or nonsensical statements.