geisteskrank

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German

Etymology

Geist +‎ -es- +‎ krank

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɡaɪ̯stəsˌkʁaŋk/
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Adjective

geisteskrank (strong nominative masculine singular geisteskranker, not comparable)

  1. (psychology, there dated, otherwise law and colloquial) insane, mentally ill
    Synonym: psychotisch
  2. (slang) ill, sick, so odd it is awesome
    Kuckt mal, wie viel Platz in diesem Wagen ist! Geisteskrank!
    Pree how much space there is in this whip! Nang!
    Synonym: sick (fashion slang)

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