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nonsense in German

nonsense in German is papperlapapp, Unsinn, Nonsens — nonsense means words, ideas, or behavior that make no sense or have no logical meaning.

nonsense in German

papperlapapp
intj
An emphatic rejection of something one has just heard and does not believe or agree with.
Unsinn
noun
Letters or words, in writing or speech, that have no meaning or pattern or seem to have no meaning.
Nonsens
noun
Letters or words, in writing or speech, that have no meaning or pattern or seem to have no meaning.
Blödsinn
noun
Letters or words, in writing or speech, that have no meaning or pattern or seem to have no meaning.
Quatsch
noun
Letters or words, in writing or speech, that have no meaning or pattern or seem to have no meaning.
Tüddelkram
noun
Letters or words, in writing or speech, that have no meaning or pattern or seem to have no meaning.
Unsinn
noun
An untrue statement.
Nonsens
noun
An untrue statement.
Unfug
noun
Something foolish.

What does "nonsense" mean?

  1. noun Words, ideas, or behavior that make no sense or have no logical meaning.
    "He was talking complete nonsense after staying up all night."
  2. noun A style of playful, absurd literature or poetry.
    "Edward Lear's limericks are a classic example of nonsense verse."
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nonsense in a sentence

  • He was talking complete nonsense after staying up all night.
  • Stop making excuses — that's just nonsense.
  • Edward Lear's limericks are a classic example of nonsense verse.

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What is "nonsense" in German?

"nonsense" in German is papperlapapp, Unsinn, Nonsens. nonsense means: Words, ideas, or behavior that make no sense or have no logical meaning.

How do you use "nonsense" in a sentence?

Example: "He was talking complete nonsense after staying up all night." In German, "nonsense" is papperlapapp, Unsinn, Nonsens.

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

Yes — German has 7 translations listed for "nonsense": papperlapapp, Unsinn, Nonsens, Blödsinn, Quatsch, Tüddelkram.

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