gaga
Translation
gaga, senile, crazy, dotty
Examples
Mein Opa ist schon ein bisschen gaga.
My grandpa is already a bit gaga.
Diese Idee ist doch total gaga!
This idea is totally crazy!
Grammar Patterns
gaga ((sein)) to be gaga, crazy My grandpa is already a bit gaga.
Similar Words
Synonyms: plemplem, meschugge; Antonyms: vernünftig (reasonable), klar im Kopf (clear-headed)
Etymology
Likely borrowed from French 'gaga', meaning 'foolish, senile', possibly of onomatopoeic origin, imitating babbling.
Memory Tips
Think of the English word 'gaga' (as in 'going gaga over someone'), which also implies a loss of rational thought. The meaning is very similar.