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Ridicule
German → American English
American English
Ridicule
lächerlich; absurd
Die Erklärung klingt ridicule und überzeugt niemanden.Use ridicule mostly in formal or written German. For everyday speech, lächerlich is much more common. It often describes something that seems absurd, not a person directly.
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Frequently asked questions
What does „ridicule“ mean in German?
It means „lächerlich“ or „absurd“ in English.
How do you use „ridicule“ in a sentence?
You can use it as an adjective, for example: „Die Idee ist ridicule.“
Is „ridicule“ a common German word?
No, it is not common in everyday German. „lächerlich“ is much more natural.