die Toren
Translation
fools, simpletons, idiots
Examples
Nur Toren glauben alles.
Only fools believe everything.
Er nannte sie Toren und Narren.
He called them fools and jesters.
Grammar Patterns
((Nominative Plural)) as the subject of the sentence. Die Toren verstehen es nicht.
((Accusative Plural)) as the direct object. Man erkennt die Toren an ihrem Lachen.
((Dative Plural)) as the indirect object. Er hilft den Toren nicht.
((Genitive Plural)) to show possession. Das ist die Meinung der Toren.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Narren (jesters), Dummköpfe (dunderheads); Antonyms: Weise (wise people), Kluge (clever people)
Etymology
From Middle High German 'tōre', meaning 'deaf, numb, foolish'. It refers to a state of being stunned or senseless.
Memory Tips
Don't confuse this with 'die Tore' (gates). 'Toren' are foolish people, 'Tore' are gateways. Picture a foolish person (Tor) running into a gate (Tor).