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foolishness in German

foolishness in German is Dummheit, Narrentum, Narrheit — foolishness means the state or quality of being unwise or silly.

foolishness in German

Dummheit
noun
(uncountable) The state of being foolish.
Narrentum
noun
(uncountable) The state of being foolish.
Narrheit
noun
(uncountable) The state of being foolish.
Torheit
noun
(uncountable) The state of being foolish.
Tölpelhaftigkeit
noun
(uncountable) The state of being foolish.
Unverstand
noun
(uncountable) The state of being foolish.
Dummheit
noun
(countable) A thing or event that is foolish, or an absurdity.

What does "foolishness" mean?

  1. noun The state or quality of being unwise or silly.
    "His foolishness cost him the whole deal."
  2. noun A silly or absurd act or idea.
    "The whole plan was foolishness from start to finish."
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foolishness in a sentence

  • His foolishness cost him the whole deal.
  • The whole plan was foolishness from start to finish.

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What is "foolishness" in German?

"foolishness" in German is Dummheit, Narrentum, Narrheit. foolishness means: The state or quality of being unwise or silly.

How do you use "foolishness" in a sentence?

Example: "His foolishness cost him the whole deal." In German, "foolishness" is Dummheit, Narrentum, Narrheit.

Are there other ways to say "foolishness" in German?

Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "foolishness": Dummheit, Narrentum, Narrheit, Torheit, Tölpelhaftigkeit, Unverstand.

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