ich bin dumm
The German phrase for "I am stupid" is ich bin dumm.
This phrase is a statement used to describe oneself as lacking intelligence or common sense.
Did you know?
- The word dumm can be used in the phrase dumm laufen, which means to have bad luck or for things to go wrong unexpectedly.
- The English word 'dumb', which usually refers to being unable to speak, actually shares the same ancient roots as the German dumm.
- In certain dialects, the word dumm is used in the phrase dumm und dämlich, which describes being completely overwhelmed or stunned by something.
Examples in context
- Ich bin dumm.I am stupid.This sentence is useful for expressing that you are stupid.Tatoeba #8119130 by Adelpa, translation #8119126 by Adelpa
- Ich bin blöd.I am stupid
- Ich bin doof.I am dumb
- Ich fühle mich manchmal ein bisschen dumm.I sometimes feel a bit dumb.
- Es tut mir leid, dass ich so dumm war.I'm sorry for being so stupid.
- Manchmal denke ich, ich bin dumm.Sometimes I think I am stupid.
Example conversation
Maximilian made a silly mistake while cooking.
- MaximilianOh nein, ich bin dumm!Oh no, I am stupid!
- SarahWas ist passiert, Maximilian?What happened, Maximilian?
- MaximilianIch habe das Salz statt Zucker genommen.I took the salt instead of the sugar.
- SarahDas ist nicht schlimm, das passiert jedem.That is not a big deal, it happens to everyone.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bin, dumm, ich, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
