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.
- Definition: "Something that lacks sense, is absurd, or illogical."
- Translation(s): nonsense, rubbish, absurdity, balderdash
- Synonym(s): Quatsch, Blödsinn, Nonsens
- Antonym(s): Sinn, Vernunft, Logik
- Related word(s): Sinnlosigkeit, Albernheit
📝 Some usage examples:
- Das ist doch reiner Unsinn!
- Er hat viel Unsinn geredet.
- Dieser Plan ist totaler Unsinn.
2.) "Mischief, naughtiness (especially of children)"
"Unsinn", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.
- Definition: "Behavior or action considered inappropriate or mischievous, especially in children."
- Translation(s): mischief, naughtiness, foolishness
- Synonym(s): Unfug, Unfug treiben
- Related word(s): Unart, Streich
📝 Some usage examples:
- Die Kinder machen wieder Unsinn im Garten.
- Hör auf mit diesem Unsinn!
- Er ist bekannt dafür, Unsinn zu treiben.
3.) "An exclamation of disagreement or disbelief"
"Unsinn", when used with this meaning, acts as particle.
- Definition: "An exclamation to express disagreement or disbelief."
- Translation(s): Nonsense!, Rubbish!, That's absurd!
- Synonym(s): Quatsch!, Blödsinn!
- Related word(s): Ach was!, Papperlapapp!
📝 Some usage examples:
- Unsinn! Das kann nicht wahr sein.
- Unsinn! So etwas würde er nie tun.
- Unsinn! Du hast dich sicher verhört.
Español
English
Deutsch
Français
Português
Italiano