stocknüchtern

stone-cold sober

English translations

  1. 01

    sober

  2. 02

    clear-headed

Word details

German meaning
Stocknüchtern bedeutet, völlig nüchtern zu sein, ohne jeglichen Einfluss von Alkohol oder Drogen.
English meaning
stone-cold sober
Synonym
absolut nüchtern
German example
Nach der Party war er stocknüchtern und fuhr seine Freunde nach Hause.
English example
After the party, he was stone-cold sober and drove his friends home.

Example sentences with “stocknüchtern”

  1. Er war stocknüchtern, als er das Auto fuhr. (He was stone-cold sober when he drove the car.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'stocknüchtern' an adjective?

Yes, it is an adjective used to emphasize total sobriety. 'Stock-' is a common prefix for emphasis.