beknackt
crazy
Colloquial: crazy or not quite in their right mind.
EXAMPLE
Der Typ ist doch völlig beknackt.
That guy is completely crazy.
beknackt
crazy / stupid
beknackt – beknackter – am beknacktesten
Checking...
Loading your saved state.
Meanings
beknackt
stupid / ridiculous
Colloquial: nonsensical, stupid, or annoying; used to describe something as bad or ridiculous.
EXAMPLE
Das ist doch eine beknackte Idee.
That’s such a stupid idea.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry beknackt, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | beknackt |
|---|---|
| comparative | beknackter |
| superlative | am beknacktesten |
After der, die, das
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -e | -e | -e | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -e | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
Add the ending to beknackt.
After ein, eine
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
Add the ending to beknackt.
Without article
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -e |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -e |
| dat. | -em | -er | -em | -en |
| gen. | -en | -er | -en | -er |
Add the ending to beknackt.
Usage tips
Colloquial language
'Beknackt' is distinctly colloquial and often sounds mocking or derogatory. In formal writing and polite conversations, it should therefore only be used deliberately.
EXAMPLE
Seine beknackte Bemerkung hat für eine peinliche Stimmung gesorgt.
His stupid remark created an awkward atmosphere.
Words for people
When describing a person, 'beknackt' often appears with words such as 'Typ' (guy), 'Kerl' (guy), or 'Mensch' (person). Intensifiers such as 'völlig' (completely) or 'total' (totally) are also common.
EXAMPLE
Dieser beknackte Kerl hat schon wieder seinen Schlüssel verloren.
That stupid guy has lost his key again.
Typical collocations
When describing a thing, 'beknackt' often appears with words such as 'Idee' (idea), 'Plan' (plan), 'Regel' (rule), or 'Vorschlag' (suggestion). The expression evaluates not only the quality but usually also conveys clear annoyance or mockery.
EXAMPLE
Den beknackten Plan können wir gleich wieder vergessen.
We can forget about that stupid plan right away.
In real life
Loading video examples...