complete idiot
der Vollidiot, die Vollidioten
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complete idiot
A very strong, colloquial insult for a person who is regarded as extremely stupid or clumsy.
Nur ein Vollidiot würde bei diesem Wetter ohne Jacke rausgehen.
Only a complete idiot would go outside without a jacket in this weather.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Vollidioten |
| genitive | des Vollidioten |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Vollidiot | die Vollidioten |
| accusative | den Vollidioten | die Vollidioten |
| dative | dem Vollidioten | den Vollidioten |
| genitive | des Vollidioten | der Vollidioten |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The word consists of 'voll' (full/fully) and 'Idiot' (idiot). The prefix 'voll-' acts here as an intensifier and means 'complete' or 'total'. So it is a 'complete idiot'.
Er hat sich bei der Diskussion wie ein Vollidiot benommen.
He behaved like a complete idiot during the discussion.
Warning: 'Vollidiot' (complete idiot) is a very strong swear word and a direct insult. It is felt to be very hurtful and is not suitable for everyday language use.
Er nannte den anderen Fahrer im Streit einen Vollidioten.
During the argument, he called the other driver a complete idiot.
You call someone a 'Vollidiot' (complete idiot) or say that someone 'benimmt sich wie ein Vollidiot' (is behaving like a complete idiot). It is often said out of anger or frustration about a person's behavior.
Wie kann man nur so parken? Was für ein Vollidiot!
How can someone park like that? What a complete idiot!
fool / idiot
“Der Trottel” and “der Vollidiot” insult someone for stupid or clumsy behavior. “Vollidiot,” however, is much harsher and emphasizes stupidity perceived as extreme, while “Trottel” can also suggest clumsy, bumbling behavior and a somewhat milder tone. Choose “Vollidiot” only when you are especially angry.
Du Vollidiot hast trotz der Warnung die schwere Kiste fallen lassen.
You complete idiot, you dropped the heavy box despite the warning.
Du Trottel hast beim Tragen die Kiste fallen lassen.
You fool, you dropped the box while carrying it.
