blöde

adjective
stupid
A2

blöde is an adjective meaning 'stupid' (colloquial) — used to describe people, actions or situations. It is gradable: comparative blöder, superlative am blödesten. Regular adjective inflection applies; not a participle. Informal tone; avoid in polite contexts. No reflexivity or auxiliary involvement.

Examples

Ich finde das blöde Verhalten unpassend.
I find that stupid behavior inappropriate.
Die Gruppe lachte über die blöde Idee, obwohl sie sich später als nützlich erwies.
The group laughed at the stupid idea, although it later proved to be useful.

Details

GradableYes
Comparativeblöder
Superlativeam blödesten
ParticipleNo

Mnemonics

👁️Imagine a speech bubble saying something silly with 'blöde' written over it.
👂bloed-eh (adds an 'eh' — feminine/inflected form)

Notes

An inflected form of 'blöd' (e.g., feminine or plural contexts); usage and meaning match 'blöd'.

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