German Word · Intermediate
Hirni
dummy, idiot
Pronunciation: say Hirni
Meaning
dummy, idiot; someone who isn't quite right in the head (rarely employed as a genuine insult, mostly in ribbing)
Example
Nein, da fahren wir auf dem Rückweg vorbei, du Hirni! Sonst müssten wir ja dreimal hin- und herfahren...
No, we'll drive by there on our way back, you dummy! Otherwise we'd have to drive back and forth three times...
Practice tips
- Practice Hirni 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.