madhouse in German
madhouse in German is Irrenhaus, Tollhaus, Irrenanstalt — madhouse means (dated) An institution for people with severe mental illness.
madhouse in German
Irrenhaus
(obsolete) A house where insane persons are confined; an insane asylum.
Tollhaus
(obsolete) A house where insane persons are confined; an insane asylum.
Irrenanstalt
(obsolete) A house where insane persons are confined; an insane asylum.
Klapsmühle
(obsolete) A house where insane persons are confined; an insane asylum.
What does "madhouse" mean?
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noun (dated) An institution for people with severe mental illness.
"In Victorian novels, troubled characters were often threatened with the madhouse."
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noun A place that is chaotic, loud, or disorganized.
"The kitchen turns into a madhouse every Friday night."
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madhouse in a sentence
- In Victorian novels, troubled characters were often threatened with the madhouse.
- The kitchen turns into a madhouse every Friday night.
- With three toddlers running around, the house is a total madhouse.
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What is "madhouse" in German?
"madhouse" in German is Irrenhaus, Tollhaus, Irrenanstalt. madhouse means: (dated) An institution for people with severe mental illness.
How do you use "madhouse" in a sentence?
Example: "In Victorian novels, troubled characters were often threatened with the madhouse." In German, "madhouse" is Irrenhaus, Tollhaus, Irrenanstalt.
Are there other ways to say "madhouse" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "madhouse": Irrenhaus, Tollhaus, Irrenanstalt, Klapsmühle.
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