absurd
Translation
absurd, ridiculous, preposterous
Examples
Seine Erklärung war völlig absurd.
His explanation was completely absurd.
Es ist absurd, so viel Geld auszugeben.
It is absurd to spend so much money.
Grammar Patterns
used as an adjective ((...)) ((to be)) to be absurd His idea is absurd.
((it is absurd)) ((to + infinitive)) it is absurd to do sth. It is absurd to believe that.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sinnlos (senseless), widersinnig (nonsensical), lächerlich (ridiculous); Antonyms: logisch (logical), vernünftig (reasonable)
Etymology
From the Latin 'absurdus' meaning 'out of tune, harsh, nonsensical.' It is an international word.
Memory Tips
It's a cognate, nearly identical to the English 'absurd' in spelling and meaning, which makes it very easy to learn.