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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
adj
dumm
adj
albern
adj
Dummerchen
noun
(colloquial) A silly person.

What does "silly" mean?

  1. 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."
  2. noun (informal) A foolish person, often used affectionately.
    "You forgot your keys again, you silly!"

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!

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Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

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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