German Conversation · Level 122
45 words
German word
närrisch
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈnɛʁɪʃ/
Meaning
- adjectiveridiculous
Example
Das ist närrischer als du denkst.
That is more ridiculous than you think.
More examples
Während des Karnevals waren die Leute närrisch und unbeschwert.
During carnival, the people were ridiculous and carefree.
Core concept
A jester ignores ordinary judgment, turning a sensible situation into something absurd and foolish.
Common phrases
närrisch aussehen
look ridiculous
sich närrisch benehmen
behave ridiculously
närrisch sein
be ridiculous
Similar words
verrückt: Extreme and far outside common sense, making an action or idea hard to understand.
komisch: Strange and unlike what is usual, creating a sense of oddness.
lustig: Amusing and entertaining in a way that makes people laugh.
albern: Silly and playfully foolish, sometimes behaving inappropriately for the situation.
Definition in German
Wie ein Narr; unvernünftig, albern oder lächerlich wirken
Word origin
Närrisch is formed from the German noun Narr, meaning a fool or jester, with the adjective suffix -isch.
Usage tips
- Närrisch can sound insulting when applied directly to a person, but playful or self-mocking use is also possible.
Other meanings
- foolishadjective
Opposites
- vernünftigsensibleadjective
- besonnenlevel-headedadjective
Related words
- Narrfoolnoun
- Närrinfemale foolnoun