Narr /nˈaɾ/ · noun · CEFR B2. German translation of "fool".

See also: Vocabulary entry (German) · Topic: German Herausforderungen und Rückschläge

Source term
fool
Translation
Narr
CEFR Level
B2
Part of speech
noun
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Article, Gender & Forms

German article/gender note: learn this word with the article "der".

Dictionary form Narr
Article der
Gender/article class masculine
Plural varies by noun
How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + verb + der Narr
Examples
Das ist der Narr.
Tip
Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.

Topic context

This word appears in the German Herausforderungen und Rückschläge.

Example Sentences

Wenn du einem Narren glaubst, könntest du leicht dein Vertrauen in Menschen verlieren.

English: If you believe a fool, you could easily lose your trust in people.

B2 · Challenges and Setbacks

Nur ein Narr würde heute ein so großzügiges Angebot ablehnen.

English: Only a fool would refuse such a generous offer today.

B2 · Challenges and Setbacks

Ich fühlte mich dumm, weil ich ihren Geburtstag wieder vergessen hatte.

English: I felt like a fool after forgetting her birthday again.

B2 · Challenges and Setbacks

Er ist kein Dummkopf, wenn es um Geldanlagen geht.

English: He is no fool when it comes to investing money.

B2 · Challenges and Setbacks

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