NOUN
derWahnsinn/ˈvaːnzɪn/madness; insanity; craziness
Wahnsinn is a German noun that means madness, insanity, or craziness. It is pronounced /ˈvaːnzɪn/. As a noun it takes the article "der".
Definitions
1.insanity; mental derangement(mental state)
a.state of being insane
Nach dem Unfall verfiel er in den Wahnsinn.—After the accident, he fell into madness.
2.something extremely crazy or unbelievable(extreme state/figurative)
a.expression for something incredible or overwhelming
Die Party gestern war der pure Wahnsinn!—The party yesterday was pure madness!
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Wahnsinn | — |
| Genitive | des Wahnsinns | — |
| Dative | dem Wahnsinn | — |
| Accusative | den Wahnsinn | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Wahnsinn" mean in English?
- "Wahnsinn" means madness, insanity, or craziness. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Wahnsinn"?
- "Wahnsinn" is pronounced /ˈvaːnzɪn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Wahnsinn" der, die, or das?
- "Wahnsinn" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What part of speech is "Wahnsinn"?
- "Wahnsinn" is a noun in German.
