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absent-minded in German

absent-minded in German is zerstreut, geistesabwesend, schusselig.

absent-minded in German

zerstreut
adj
Absent in mind; often preoccupied; forgetful or careless due to distraction; easily distracted. [First attested in the mid 19th century.]
geistesabwesend
adj
Absent in mind; often preoccupied; forgetful or careless due to distraction; easily distracted. [First attested in the mid 19th century.]
schusselig
adj
Absent in mind; often preoccupied; forgetful or careless due to distraction; easily distracted. [First attested in the mid 19th century.]
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What is "absent-minded" in German?

"absent-minded" in German is zerstreut, geistesabwesend, schusselig.

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Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "absent-minded": zerstreut, geistesabwesend, schusselig.

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