imbecile in German
imbecile in German is Behinderter, Zurückgebliebener, Dummkopf — imbecile means an insulting term for a stupid or foolish person.
imbecile in German
Behinderter
(obsolete) A person with limited mental capacity who can perform tasks and think only like a young child, in medical circles meaning a person who lacks the capacity to develop beyond the mental age of a normal five- to seven-year-old child.
Zurückgebliebener
(obsolete) A person with limited mental capacity who can perform tasks and think only like a young child, in medical circles meaning a person who lacks the capacity to develop beyond the mental age of a normal five- to seven-year-old child.
Dummkopf
(pejorative) A fool, an idiot.
Idiot
(pejorative) A fool, an idiot.
What does "imbecile" mean?
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noun An insulting term for a stupid or foolish person.
"He called the driver who cut him off an imbecile."
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adj Weak-minded or foolish.
"It was an imbecile decision that cost the company millions."
imbecile in a sentence
- He called the driver who cut him off an imbecile.
- It was an imbecile decision that cost the company millions.
Similar words in German
Common German translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "imbecile" in German?
"imbecile" in German is Behinderter, Zurückgebliebener, Dummkopf. imbecile means: An insulting term for a stupid or foolish person.
How do you use "imbecile" in a sentence?
Example: "He called the driver who cut him off an imbecile." In German, "imbecile" is Behinderter, Zurückgebliebener, Dummkopf.
Are there other ways to say "imbecile" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "imbecile": Behinderter, Zurückgebliebener, Dummkopf, Idiot.
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