närrisch
foolish
Unreasonable, foolish, or acting with little sense; like a fool.
EXAMPLE
Es wäre närrisch, bei diesem Wetter ohne Mantel hinauszugehen.
It would be foolish to go outside without a coat in this weather.
närrisch
foolish
närrisch – närrischer – am närrischsten
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Meanings
närrisch
carnival-related
Belonging to the carnival season or Shrovetide and characterized by its exuberant, festive mood.
EXAMPLE
In der närrischen Zeit sind die Straßen voller kostümierter Menschen.
During the carnival season, the streets are full of people in costumes.
närrisch auf jemanden sein
to be crazy about someone
To be very enthusiastic about or in love with someone.
EXAMPLE
Sie ist närrisch auf ihren neuen Kollegen.
She is crazy about her new colleague.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry närrisch, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | närrisch |
|---|---|
| comparative | närrischer |
| superlative | am närrischsten |
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 närrisch.
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 närrisch.
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 närrisch.
Usage tips
Word family
'Närrisch' (foolish) belongs to the word family of 'Narr' (fool) and describes something that is like a fool. The ending '-isch' forms an adjective here.
EXAMPLE
Sein närrischer Plan brachte die ganze Gruppe in Schwierigkeiten.
His foolish plan got the whole group into trouble.
Context clue
The carnival-related meaning is often recognizable from words such as 'Umzug' (parade), 'Kostüm' (costume), 'Fasching' (Shrovetide), or 'Karneval' (carnival). In this context, 'närrisch' describes the exuberant mood or the festive season.
EXAMPLE
Während des närrischen Umzugs tanzten die Menschen auf der Straße.
During the carnival parade, people danced in the street.
Fixed preposition
In the expression 'närrisch auf jemanden sein' (to be crazy about someone), 'auf' is followed by the accusative. Here, the adjective describes strong enthusiasm or infatuation.
EXAMPLE
Die Großeltern sind ganz närrisch auf ihr erstes Enkelkind.
The grandparents are absolutely crazy about their first grandchild.
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