Unsinn Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Unsinn" is mainly used as noun meaning "nonsense", "rubbish" or "absurdity". It is also used as particle.

Essential properties of "Unsinn"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Noun

  • Gender: masculine
  • Singular: der Unsinn
  • Plural: die Unsinn

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

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Nonsense, absurdity, illogic"

"Unsinn", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das ist doch reiner Unsinn!That's pure nonsense!
  2. Er hat viel Unsinn geredet.He talked a lot of nonsense.
  3. Dieser Plan ist totaler Unsinn.This plan is total nonsense.

2.) "Mischief, naughtiness (especially of children)"

"Unsinn", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Kinder machen wieder Unsinn im Garten.The children are up to mischief in the garden again.
  2. Hör auf mit diesem Unsinn!Stop this nonsense/mischief!
  3. Er ist bekannt dafür, Unsinn zu treiben.He is known for causing mischief.

3.) "An exclamation of disagreement or disbelief"

"Unsinn", when used with this meaning, acts as particle.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Unsinn! Das kann nicht wahr sein.Nonsense! That can't be true.
  2. Unsinn! So etwas würde er nie tun.Nonsense! He would never do such a thing.
  3. Unsinn! Du hast dich sicher verhört.Nonsense! You must have misheard.
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