die Welt nicht mehr
Translation
(to not understand) the world anymore, to be at a complete loss
Examples
Ich verstehe die Welt nicht mehr.
I don't understand the world anymore.
Nach dieser Nachricht versteht sie die Welt nicht mehr.
After this news, she's at a complete loss.
Grammar Patterns
die Welt nicht mehr verstehen to not understand the world anymore I don't understand the world anymore.
Similar Words
fassungslos sein (to be stunned), ratlos sein (to be puzzled)
Etymology
A literal combination of 'die Welt' (the world), 'nicht' (not), and 'mehr' (more/anymore).
Memory Tips
Imagine a situation so strange or shocking that you feel you can no longer understand how the world works. It's an expression of disbelief or confusion.