der Wahn

Plural: die Wahne
Based on: *wen-
Noun
1.

the delusion, the mania

(very strong type of delusion)
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  • Prada schickt einen Strich auf den Laufsteg. Der Schlankheitswahn erreicht ein Extrem.
  • Prada sends a line onto the cat walk. The obsession with slenderness reaches a peak.
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The Meaning (and Use) of “der Wahnsinn”

A quick look at the meaning of "der Wahnsinn" and how to use it and its relatives in conversation. And we'll also mention the verb "erwähnen" because why not.

Vocab: der Wahnsinn, der Wahn, wahnsinnig, der Verfolgungswahn, wähnen, erwähnen

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How many meanings does the German word 'Wahn' have?

Wahn has 1 distinct meaning: 1. the delusion, the mania.

What is the gender of 'Wahn'?

der

What is the plural of 'Wahn'?

die Wahne

What is 'Wahn' related to?

The word 'Wahn' is related to *wen-.

Where can I learn more about 'Wahn'?

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The Meaning (and Use) of “der Wahnsinn”
A quick look at the meaning of "der Wahnsinn" and how to use it and its relatives in conversation. And we'll also mention the verb "erwähnen" because why not.
Vocab: der Wahnsinn, der Wahn, wahnsinnig, der Verfolgungswahn, wähnen, erwähnen
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