silly in German
silly in German is doof, dumm, albern — silly means foolish or lacking good sense; done or said in a way that invites laughter.
silly in German
doof
dumm
albern
Dummerchen
(colloquial) A silly person.
What does "silly" mean?
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adjective Foolish or lacking good sense; done or said in a way that invites laughter.
"It was silly to leave the windows open during the storm."
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noun (informal) A foolish person, often used affectionately.
"You forgot your keys again, you silly!"
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silly in a sentence
- It was silly to leave the windows open during the storm.
- They spent the evening making silly faces for the camera.
- You forgot your keys again, you silly!
- Come here, you silly, and give me a hug.
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What is "silly" in German?
"silly" in German is doof, dumm, albern. silly means: Foolish or lacking good sense; done or said in a way that invites laughter.
How do you use "silly" in a sentence?
Example: "It was silly to leave the windows open during the storm." In German, "silly" is doof, dumm, albern.
Are there other ways to say "silly" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "silly": doof, dumm, albern, Dummerchen.
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