Irrsinn Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Irrsinn" is used as noun with the meaning of "madness", "insanity" or "folly".

Essential properties of "Irrsinn"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Gender: masculine
  • Singular: der Irrsinn
  • Plural: die Irrsinnen

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

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "A state of extreme mental derangement or foolishness"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Plan war reiner Irrsinn.The plan was pure madness.
  2. Sein Verhalten grenzte an Irrsinn.His behavior bordered on madness.
  3. In dieser Situation herrschte völliger Irrsinn.In this situation, there was complete madness.

2.) "An utterly illogical or senseless act or concept"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Es wäre Irrsinn, das zu tun.It would be madness to do that.
  2. Die Entscheidung war purer Irrsinn.The decision was pure nonsense.
  3. Solche Vorschläge sind absoluter Irrsinn.Such proposals are absolute nonsense.
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