Wahnsinnig Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Wahnsinnig" is mainly used as adjective meaning "mad", "insane" or "crazy". It is also used as adverb and particle.

Essential properties of "wahnsinnig"

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

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Extremely mad or demented"

"Wahnsinnig", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er ist wahnsinnig geworden und musste in eine Anstalt eingewiesen werden.He went mad and had to be admitted to an institution.
  2. Sein wahnsinniges Verhalten machte allen Angst.His insane behavior scared everyone.
  3. Die Ärzte versuchten, den wahnsinnigen Patienten zu beruhigen.The doctors tried to calm the mad patient.

2.) "To an extreme or excessive degree"

"Wahnsinnig", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das Konzert war wahnsinnig gut.The concert was incredibly good.
  2. Er ist wahnsinnig schnell gelaufen.He ran incredibly fast.
  3. Die Preise sind wahnsinnig gestiegen.Prices have risen incredibly.

3.) "Expression of extreme astonishment or surprise"

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

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Wahnsinnig! Das hätte ich nie erwartet.Incredible! I never would have expected that.
  2. Wahnsinnig! Du hast im Lotto gewonnen?Amazing! You won the lottery?
  3. Wahnsinnig! Wie hast du das geschafft?Incredible! How did you manage that?
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