English–German

“meaningless” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʊnˌzɪnɪç/

Example

Das ist ein unsinniger Vorschlag.

That is a meaningless proposal.

Illustration for unsinnig (meaningless)

How to say “meaningless” in German

“Meaningless” in German is unsinnig.

A proposal whose parts fail to form a sensible idea or useful result.

Full entry for unsinnig: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with unsinnig

Es ist unsinnig, teure Geräte ohne Garantie zu kaufen.

It is meaningless to buy expensive devices without a warranty.

Tips for using unsinnig

  • Unsinnig usually describes an idea, statement, or action, while applying it directly to a person can sound insulting.

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