verrückt
/fɛɐˈʁʏkt/
The German word for 'pagal' is verrückt.
How do you pronounce it?
/fɛɐˈʁʏkt/
Did you know?
- A common German idiom using a related concept is einen Vogel haben, which literally translates to 'to have a bird'. It is a colloquial way to call someone crazy without using the word verrückt.
- The word verrückt is literally derived from the verb verrücken, which means 'to displace' or 'to move something out of its place'. It describes a person whose mind has been moved from its proper position.
- In a casual context, you might hear someone say they are völlig verrückt nach dir, which means they are 'completely crazy about you'. It is a common, romantic way to express intense infatuation.
Examples in context
- Bist du verrückt?Are you crazy?
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a wild plan for a party.
- MaximilianWir sollten eine Party im Wald feiern!We should have a party in the forest!
- HannahMaximilian, das ist doch verrückt.Maximilian, that is crazy.
- MaximilianKomm schon, es wird lustig!Come on, it will be fun!
- HannahNein, ich bleibe lieber zu Hause.No, I'd rather stay at home.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry verrückt, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
