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absurdity
The quality of being illogical, nonsensical, or contrary to reason.
Die Absurdität der Situation war so groß, dass wir nur noch lachen konnten.
The absurdity of the situation was so great that all we could do was laugh.
absurdity
An action, statement, or situation that is absurd in itself.
Seine Erklärung war eine einzige Absurdität.
His explanation was complete absurdity.
'Absurdität' (absurdity) is the noun corresponding to the adjective 'absurd' (absurd). The ending '-ität' is often used to form abstract nouns from adjectives that describe a quality.
Die Situation war so absurd, dass niemand wusste, was er sagen sollte.
The situation was so absurd that no one knew what to say.
The word 'Absurdität' (absurdity) is mainly used in written language or in an intellectual, elevated register. It is rather rare in everyday conversation.
Der Philosoph schrieb ein Buch über die Absurdität des menschlichen Lebens.
The philosopher wrote a book about the absurdity of human life.
To relate the quality 'Absurdität' (absurdity) to something, the genitive or the preposition 'von' is often used.
Niemand verstand die Absurdität seiner Forderungen.
No one understood the absurdity of his demands.
When a specific action or statement is meant, 'Absurdität' (absurdity) can be used as a countable noun with an article or in the plural.
Seine Rede war eine einzige Absurdität.
His speech was complete absurdity.
nonsense
Unsinn and Absurdität describe something that contradicts reason. Unsinn generally dismisses a statement as pointless or illogical. Absurdität more specifically highlights an internal contradiction or an obviously irrational quality of a statement, action, or situation.
Die Absurdität der Regel zeigt sich darin, dass man gleichzeitig an zwei Orten sein soll.
The absurdity of the rule is shown by the fact that you are supposed to be in two places at the same time.
Die Behauptung, niemand brauche Schlaf, ist Unsinn.
The claim that nobody needs sleep is nonsense.
