dusselig

silly, goofy, dazed

English translations

  1. 01

    silly

  2. 02

    clumsy

  3. 03

    awkward

Word details

German meaning
Leicht verwirrt, ungeschickt oder unaufmerksam.
English meaning
dizzy, muddle-headed, absent-minded
Synonym
albern, doof
German example
Ich war heute Morgen etwas dusselig und habe meinen Schlüssel vergessen.
English example
I was a bit muddle-headed this morning and forgot my keys.
Comparative
dusseligerSuperlative: am dusseligsten

Example sentences with “dusselig”

  1. Was für eine dusselige Idee! (What a silly idea!)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'dusselig' very offensive?

No, it is a mild, colloquial way to say someone is being silly or making a mistake.