wahnsinnig
Translation
insane, crazy, mad, incredibly
Examples
Diese Idee ist einfach wahnsinnig!
This idea is simply insane!
Das Konzert war wahnsinnig gut.
The concert was incredibly good.
Er fährt wahnsinnig schnell.
He drives incredibly fast.
Grammar Patterns
sb./sth. is insane (sb./sth.) is insane That's an insane story.
wahnsinnig + adjective/adverb incredibly ... The car is incredibly expensive.
Similar Words
Synonyms: verrückt (crazy), irrsinnig (insane); Antonyms: vernünftig (reasonable), normal (normal)
Etymology
From 'Wahn' (delusion) + 'Sinn' (sense, mind) + '-ig' (adjective suffix). Literally 'delusion-minded'.
Memory Tips
Imagine someone whose 'Sinn' (sense) is in a state of 'Wahn' (delusion) – they are 'wahnsinnig'.