idiot
der Blödmann, die Blödmänner
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idiot
A derogatory term for a stupid or clumsy man; also used as an insult for someone who behaves in an annoying or inconsiderate way.
Dieser Blödmann hat mein Fahrrad umgestoßen und ist einfach weitergegangen.
That idiot knocked over my bike and just kept walking.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Blödmänner |
| genitive | des Blödmanns |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Blödmann | die Blödmänner |
| accusative | den Blödmann | die Blödmänner |
| dative | dem Blödmann | den Blödmännern |
| genitive | des Blödmanns des Blödmannes | der Blödmänner |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Blödmann' (idiot) is made up of the adjective 'blöd' (stupid) and the noun 'Mann' (man). This compound refers to a male person and is used as a derogatory insult.
Er nannte den rücksichtslosen Autofahrer einen Blödmann.
He called the inconsiderate driver an idiot.
'Blödmann' (idiot) is colloquial and distinctly insulting. Among people who know each other well, it can sometimes be meant jokingly, but when used with strangers, it can easily come across as aggressive.
Wenn du meine Sachen einfach nimmst, hältst du mich wohl für einen Blödmann.
If you just take my things, you must think I'm an idiot.
'Blödmann' (idiot) often appears after 'du' (you) when addressing someone directly, or after 'dieser' (this/that) when describing someone. In direct address, the expression is separated from the rest of the sentence by a comma.
Du Blödmann, warum hast du die Tür offen gelassen?
You idiot, why did you leave the door open?
Dieser Blödmann hat schon wieder meinen Parkplatz blockiert.
That idiot has blocked my parking space again.
