Adjective
töricht
Pronunciation: /ˈtøːʁɪçt/
foolish
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Meanings
Adjective
- foolish
Example sentence
Es wäre töricht, dieses Angebot abzulehnen.
It would be foolish to turn down this offer.
Usage
- eine törichte Entscheidung — a foolish decision; a relatively formal adjective
- töricht / klug — foolish / wise; contrasts poor and good judgment
Es wäre töricht, diese deutliche Warnung zu ignorieren.
It would be foolish to ignore this clear warning.