abgedreht
crazy / eccentric
Colloquial for crazy, eccentric, or very unusual.
EXAMPLE
Er hat immer so abgedrehte Ideen für seine Kunstprojekte.
He always has such crazy ideas for his art projects.
abgedreht
crazy / turned off
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Meanings
abgedreht
turned off
In a state in which the supply of something, such as gas or water, has been stopped.
EXAMPLE
Der Haupthahn für das Wasser ist bereits abgedreht.
The main water valve has already been turned off.
Usage tips
Word structure
'Abgedreht' is the past participle of the separable verb 'abdrehen'. This helps you understand both meanings: you can 'abdrehen' (turn off) the water, or a person can colloquially 'abdrehen' (go crazy).
EXAMPLE
Hast du den Gashahn abgedreht, bevor wir gegangen sind?
Did you turn off the gas valve before we left?
Context clues
The context makes the meaning clear. If 'abgedreht' refers to technical devices like a faucet or heating system, it means 'turned off'. If it refers to people, ideas, or art, it means 'eccentric' or 'crazy'.
EXAMPLE
Die Heizung im Keller ist für den Sommer abgedreht.
The heating in the basement is turned off for the summer.
Register: colloquial
In the meaning 'verrückt' (crazy) or 'exzentrisch' (eccentric), 'abgedreht' is a colloquial word. It is mainly used in informal conversations among friends or in casual contexts.
EXAMPLE
Seine neue Frisur ist echt abgedreht!
His new hairstyle is really crazy!
Compare with
abgedreht vs verrückt
crazy
Both words can describe a very unusual or eccentric person or idea. “Abgedreht” usually sounds playful and creative, while “verrückt” is broader and can sound more serious or critical depending on the context. For an unusual but entertaining idea, “abgedreht” is especially suitable.
abgedreht
Die abgedrehte Idee überraschte alle und brachte sie zum Lachen.
The off-the-wall idea surprised everyone and made them laugh.
verrückt
Die verrückte Idee überraschte alle, aber niemand wusste, ob sie ernst gemeint war.
The crazy idea surprised everyone, but no one knew whether it was meant seriously.
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