Torheit
dieNounfolly; foolishness
English translations
- 01
folly
- 02
foolishness
Word details
- German meaning
- Eine unkluge oder törichte Handlung oder Idee.
- English meaning
- Folly
- Synonym
- Dummheit, Narrheit
- German example
- Es war eine Torheit, so viel Geld auszugeben.
- English example
- It was a folly to spend so much money.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- die
- Singular Form
- die Torheit
- Plural Form
- die Torheiten
Related words
- Unvernunft
Irrationality
- Irrsinnigkeit
Insanity
- Aberwitz
Absurdity
- Betise
Bêtise is a French word that denotes foolishness, stupidity, or a silly act.
- Dummheit
Stupidity
- Wahnsinn
Madness
- Narrheit
Folly, foolishness, absurdity
- Eselei
Foolishness, stupidity
- Sottise
A sottise is a foolish or stupid remark.
- Verkehrtheit
Folly
Example sentences with “Torheit”
Es war reine Torheit, das zu glauben. (It was pure folly to believe that.)
Frequently asked questions
Is 'Torheit' feminine?
Yes, it is feminine (die Torheit).