der Schwachsinn
Translation
nonsense, idiocy, foolishness, imbecility
Examples
Das ist doch völliger Schwachsinn!
That's complete nonsense!
Rede keinen Schwachsinn.
Don't talk nonsense.
Ich kann diesen Schwachsinn nicht mehr hören.
I can't listen to this nonsense anymore.
Grammar Patterns
(as subject/object) nonsense, idiocy Das ist völliger Schwachsinn.
(as an exclamation) Nonsense!, Rubbish! Schwachsinn!
Similar Words
Synonyms: Unsinn, Blödsinn, Irrsinn; Antonyms: Vernunft (reason), Weisheit (wisdom)
Etymology
A compound of 'schwach' (weak) and 'Sinn' (sense, mind). It literally means 'weak-mindedness' or 'weak sense'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'schwach' (weak) + 'Sinn' (sense). Something that shows 'weak sense' is nonsense.