nouninterjection
der Quatsch, -e
nonsense
Etwas Unsinniges oder Albernes, das keinen wirklichen Sinn ergibt.
The German word "Quatsch" is a noun that means "nonsense," "rubbish," or "silly talk." It is used to describe ideas, statements, or behavior that are considered to be foolish, incorrect, or absurd.
- Root word: Quatsch itself is a standalone noun, not compound, so no smaller word breakdown applies here.
Similar words:
- Unsinn (nonsense)
- Blödsinn (nonsense, silliness)
- Dummheit (stupidity, foolishness)
Difference:
- Quatsch is more informal and often playful or mild compared to Dummheit, which leans more towards serious stupidity.
- Unsinn and Blödsinn are closer synonyms and can be interchangeable with Quatsch, though Blödsinn is a bit more colloquial.
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Examples
Das ist reiner Quatsch.noun
That is pure nonsense.
Dieser Quatsch macht keinen Sinn.noun
This nonsense makes no sense.
Dieser Film ist doch nur Quatsch.noun
This film is just nonsense.
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