English–German

“pointless” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈzɪnloːs/

Example

Das war eine sinnlose Diskussion.

That was a pointless discussion.

Illustration for sinnlos (pointless)

How to say “pointless” in German

“Pointless” in German is sinnlos.

An effort that goes in circles without leading to a worthwhile result.

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

Example sentences with sinnlos

Ich halte das Vorhaben für sinnlos.

I consider the project pointless.

Tips for using sinnlos

  • Sinnlos often sounds strongly negative when applied to a person's action, while nicht sinnvoll can be a more restrained alternative.

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