English–German

“worthless” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈveːɐ̯tloːs/

Example

Sie fand das wertlose Spielzeug im Keller.

She found the worthless toy in the basement.

Illustration for wertlos (worthless)

How to say “worthless” in German

“Worthless” in German is wertlos.

A thing dismissed because it offers no useful benefit or meaningful significance.

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

Example sentences with wertlos

Die alte Münze ist praktisch wertlos.

The old coin is practically worthless.

Tips for using wertlos

  • When applied to a person, wertlos is strongly demeaning, so it is much harsher than criticism of an object or idea.

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