albern

silly; foolish; goofy

English translations

  1. 01

    silly

  2. 02

    foolish

  3. 03

    absurd

Word details

German meaning
Sich kindisch und unvernünftig verhalten.
English meaning
Silly
Synonym
dumm, töricht
German example
Hör auf, dich so albern zu benehmen!
English example
Stop acting so silly!
Comparative
albernerSuperlative: am albernsten

Example sentences with “albern”

  1. Hör auf mit diesem albernen Verhalten! (Stop that silly behavior!)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'albern' offensive?

It is usually lighthearted, but can be used to criticize someone for not being serious.