ADJECTIVE
dumm/dʊm/stupid; dumb; silly
dumm is a German adjective that means stupid, dumb, or silly. It is pronounced /dʊm/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "dümmer" and "dümmsten".
Definitions
1.slow-witted; lacking intelligence(intelligence)
a.not smart; unintelligent
Er ist nicht dumm, er braucht nur etwas länger zum Lernen.—He is not dumb, he just needs a bit more time to learn.
2.foolish or lacking sense(actions/behavior)
a.showing poor judgment
Das war eine dumme Idee.—That was a stupid idea.
3.annoying or inconvenient (informal)(annoyance)
a.causing trouble or annoyance
Jetzt wird es aber langsam dumm.—Now it's starting to get annoying.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | dumm |
|---|---|
| Comparative | dümmer |
| Superlative | dümmsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "dumm" mean in English?
- "dumm" means stupid, dumb, or silly. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "dumm"?
- "dumm" is pronounced /dʊm/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "dumm"?
- The comparative of "dumm" is "dümmer" and the superlative is "dümmsten".
- What part of speech is "dumm"?
- "dumm" is a adjective in German.
