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“nonsense” in German

German

AlsoUnsinn

Pronunciation

IPA/kvatʃ/

Example

Ich glaube den Quatsch nicht.

I don't believe that nonsense.

Illustration for Quatsch (nonsense)

How to say “nonsense” in German

“Nonsense” in German is Quatsch.

A cloud of talk with no reliable substance, easily dismissed as mere noise.

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

Example sentences with Quatsch

Mach keinen Quatsch!

Don't fool around!

Tips for using Quatsch

  • Quatsch is colloquial and can sound blunt when used alone as Quatsch! to reject someone's statement.

Other German words for “nonsense”

Was für ein Unsinn!

What nonsense!

“nonsense” in other languages