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Albernheit — meaning in English

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English meaning

antic noun A piece of foolish, playful or attention-seeking behavior; usually used in the plural.
silliness noun Foolish, playful, or frivolous behavior.

Senses

Albernheit is used for these senses in English:

antic (often, in plural) A ludicrous gesture or act; ridiculous behaviour; caper.
silliness (uncountable) That which is perceived as silly or frivolous.

antic — full definition

noun A piece of foolish, playful or attention-seeking behavior; usually used in the plural.
adjective Grotesque or absurd in an oddly theatrical way.

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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”.

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”.

Related German words

grotesk inkongruent unpassend unvereinbar absurd albern bizarr seltsam Fratze Karikatur Alberei Eskapade