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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.
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!
idiot
'der Idiot' and 'der Vollidiot' are both strong, colloquial insults. They describe a person you consider very stupid, unreasonable, or clumsy. The main difference is intensity: 'Vollidiot' is even harsher than 'Idiot'. It expresses especially strong anger or contempt. Learners may confuse the words because 'Vollidiot' is built from 'Idiot'. But you should know: 'Vollidiot' is not a neutral intensifier, but a very rude insult. In normal conversations, you should use both words carefully or avoid them.
Bei schlechtem Wetter fuhr er viel zu schnell; die anderen hielten ihn für einen Vollidioten.
In bad weather, he drove much too fast; the others thought he was a complete idiot.
Sie sagt, dass er ein Idiot ist, weil er den Termin absichtlich vergessen hat.
She says he is an idiot because he deliberately forgot the appointment.