ADJECTIVE
absurd/apˈzʊʁt/absurd; ridiculous; nonsensical
absurd is a German adjective that means absurd, ridiculous, or nonsensical. It is pronounced /apˈzʊʁt/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "absurder" and "absurdesten".
Definitions
1.completely unreasonable, illogical, or senseless(general)
a.illogical or contrary to common sense
Es ist absurd zu glauben, dass Geld allein glücklich macht.—It is absurd to believe that money alone brings happiness.
2.ridiculously unreasonable or nonsensical(description of actions or situations)
a.ridiculous to the point of being laughable
Die Forderung ist einfach absurd und kann nicht ernst genommen werden.—The demand is simply absurd and cannot be taken seriously.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | absurd |
|---|---|
| Comparative | absurder |
| Superlative | absurdesten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "absurd" mean in English?
- "absurd" means absurd, ridiculous, or nonsensical. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "absurd"?
- "absurd" is pronounced /apˈzʊʁt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "absurd"?
- The comparative of "absurd" is "absurder" and the superlative is "absurdesten".
- What part of speech is "absurd"?
- "absurd" is a adjective in German.
