gaga
Translation
gaga, senile, crazy, nuts
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 from French 'gaga' ('foolish, senile'), which may be onomatopoeic, imitating the babbling of a baby or an old person.
Memory Tips
Associate it with the English phrase 'going gaga'. Both convey a sense of being overly excited or not thinking clearly.