far-fetched
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far-fetched
Illogical, absurd, or removed from reality; a thought or idea that is not obvious or plausible.
Die Vorstellung, dass er den Marathon ohne Training gewinnen könnte, ist völlig abwegig.
The idea that he could win the marathon without training is completely far-fetched.
The word is made up of 'ab' (away from) and 'Weg' (path/way). An 'abwegige' (far-fetched) idea is therefore one that is far from the normal or logical 'Weg' (path) of thinking. This origin helps you understand and remember the meaning.
Sein Vorschlag war so abwegig, dass niemand darauf einging.
His suggestion was so far-fetched that no one responded to it.
'Abwegig' typically describes abstract things such as an idea, a thought, a notion, a theory, or a comparison.
Das ist ein wirklich abwegiger Gedanke.
That is a really far-fetched thought.
The adjective is often intensified with adverbs like 'völlig' (completely), 'total' (totally), or 'gänzlich' (entirely) to express that something is extremely illogical or absurd.
Deine Schlussfolgerung ist völlig abwegig.
Your conclusion is completely far-fetched.
absurd
Absurd and abwegig both describe a statement as unreasonable. Absurd emphasizes a clear contradiction of logic or common sense. Abwegig can also be used when an assumption is merely far-fetched or implausible without being completely nonsensical.
Die Vermutung, Mia sei trotz ihres Urlaubs im Büro, ist abwegig.
The assumption that Mia is in the office despite being on vacation is far-fetched.
Die Vermutung, Mia sei gleichzeitig zu Hause und im Büro, ist absurd.
The assumption that Mia is at home and in the office at the same time is absurd.
