Dummheit Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Dummheit" is used as noun with the meaning of "stupidity", "foolishness" or "idiocy".

Essential properties of "Dummheit"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Gender: feminine
  • Singular: die Dummheit
  • Plural: die Dummheiten

Meanings of "Dummheit" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Lack of intelligence or common sense"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Seine Dummheit brachte ihn in Schwierigkeiten.His stupidity got him into trouble.
  2. Die Dummheit der Entscheidung war offensichtlich.The foolishness of the decision was obvious.
  3. Er bereute seine Dummheit sofort.He immediately regretted his foolishness.

2.) "A foolish act or mistake"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Diese Dummheit hätte vermieden werden können.This foolish act could have been avoided.
  2. Er entschuldigte sich für seine Dummheit.He apologized for his foolishness/mistake.
  3. Solch eine Dummheit passiert ihm nicht oft.Such a foolish mistake doesn't happen to him often.
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