loon in German

loon in German is Bekloppter, Irrer, Spinner — loon means a diving water bird known for its haunting, wailing call, found in North America and northern Europe.

loon in German

Bekloppter

noun

(slang) A crazy or deranged person; a lunatic.

Irrer

noun

(slang) A crazy or deranged person; a lunatic.

Spinner

noun

(slang) A crazy or deranged person; a lunatic.

Verrückter

noun

(slang) A crazy or deranged person; a lunatic.

Seetaucher

noun

(US, Canada) Any of various birds, of the order Gaviiformes, of North America and Europe that dive for fish and have a short tail, webbed feet and a yodeling cry.

Faulenzer

noun

(obsolete) An idler, a lout.

Traumtänzer

noun

(obsolete) An idler, a lout.

What does "loon" mean?

noun A diving water bird known for its haunting, wailing call, found in North America and northern Europe.
"The eerie call of a loon echoed across the lake at dusk."
noun An informal word for a foolish or crazy person.
"An electric fire came next, followed by an umbrella and then a colander. "This bowl will carry no water," he muttered. "Some loon hath pierced it with holes.""

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Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

loon in a sentence

The eerie call of a loon echoed across the lake at dusk.
An electric fire came next, followed by an umbrella and then a colander. "This bowl will carry no water," he muttered. "Some loon hath pierced it with holes."
He's acting like a total loon today.

Similar words in German

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Common German translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "loon" in German?

"loon" in German is Bekloppter, Irrer, Spinner. loon means: A diving water bird known for its haunting, wailing call, found in North America and northern Europe.

How do you use "loon" in a sentence?

Example: "The eerie call of a loon echoed across the lake at dusk." In German, "loon" is Bekloppter, Irrer, Spinner.

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

Yes — German has 7 translations listed for "loon": Bekloppter, Irrer, Spinner, Verrückter, Seetaucher, Faulenzer.

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