Wahnsinn Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Wahnsinn" is mainly used as noun meaning "madness", "insanity" or "lunacy". It is also used as adjective.

Essential properties of "Wahnsinn"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Noun

  • Gender: masculine
  • Singular: der Wahnsinn
  • Plural: die Wahnsinne

Meanings of "Wahnsinn" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Extreme state of madness or folly"

"Wahnsinn", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Wahnsinn hat ihn völlig ergriffen.Madness has completely gripped him.
  2. Dieser Plan ist purer Wahnsinn.This plan is pure madness.
  3. Im Wahnsinn hat er alles zerstört.In his madness, he destroyed everything.

2.) "Something incredibly impressive or surprising"

"Wahnsinn", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das Konzert war wahnsinn gut!The concert was incredibly good!
  2. Diese Aussicht ist einfach wahnsinn!This view is simply amazing!
  3. Der Film war wahnsinn spannend.The film was incredibly exciting.
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