German Word · Intermediate
Allotria
tomfoolery, monkey business, foolish behavior
Pronunciation: /ʔaˈloːtʁia/
Meaning
tomfoolery, monkey business, foolish behavior
Example
Das ist dann die Zeit, die zu den Allotria der Kinder führt. In der Zeit, in der man als Lehrer mit den Kindern zusammen ist, sollte man nie irgend etwas anderes machen.
This is then the time leading to the buffoonery of the children. In the time when, as a teacher, one is together with the children, one should not do anything other.
Practice tips
- Practice Allotria out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German word is for intermediate-level learners.