German Word · Intermediate
Wahnsinn
insanity, madness
Pronunciation: /ˈvaːnzɪn/
Meaning
insanity, madness
Example
Der Wahnsinn hält mich warm / Der Teufel kommt und nimmt mich in den Arm / Ich hab' endlich keine Träume mehr
The madness keeps me warm / The devil comes and takes my arm / I finally have no more dreams
Practice tips
- Practice Wahnsinn 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.