German Conversation · Level 34
74 words
German word
Quatsch
Pronunciation
IPA/kvatʃ/
Meaning
- masculine nounnonsense
Example
Ich glaube den Quatsch nicht.
I don't believe that nonsense.
More examples
Mach keinen Quatsch!
Don't fool around!
Core concept
A cloud of talk with no reliable substance, easily dismissed as mere noise.
Common phrases
reinen Quatsch reden
talk utter nonsense
Quatsch machen
fool around
Similar words
Unsinn: Ideas or actions that make no sense or lack a clear purpose.
Blödsinn: Silly, useless ideas or actions showing poor judgment.
Kokolores: Joking words or behavior that deserve no serious attention.
Mist: A mildly abusive dismissal of something judged worthless.
Definition in German
Quatsch ist ein umgangssprachliches Nomen für Unsinn oder erfundene Aussagen und wird oft als Ausruf ‚Quatsch!‘ gebraucht.
Word origin
Quatsch developed as a noun from the colloquial verb quatschen, which refers to talking idly or foolishly.
Usage tips
- Quatsch is colloquial and can sound blunt when used alone as Quatsch! to reject someone's statement.