unsinnig
nonsensical
Etwas, das keinen logischen oder vernünftigen Sinn ergibt.
The German word "unsinnig" is an adjective that means "absurd," "nonsensical," or "illogical." It is composed of the prefix "un-" which indicates negation and "sinnig," which comes from "sinn" meaning "meaning" or "sense." Therefore, "unsinnig" literally translates to "without sense."
Similar words in German include "absurd" (absurd), "sinnlos" (meaningless), and "hirnrissig" (ridiculous).
The difference lies in nuance: while "absurd" conveys a strong disbelief in the validity of something, "sinnlos" can imply a lack of purpose or utility without necessarily suggesting that it is ridiculous. "Hirnrissig" carries a connotation of extreme foolishness or far-fetched ideas.
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Das klingt ziemlich unsinnig.adjective
That sounds quite nonsensical.
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