der Stumpfsinn
B2dullness, mindlessness
- English meaning
- dullness, mindlessness
- Gender
- der — masculine
- CEFR level
- German B2 vocabulary list
- Vocabulary package
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Stumpfsinn in a sentence
Der Stumpfsinn der Arbeit macht müde.
The dullness of the work makes you tired.
Declension of der Stumpfsinn
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Stumpfsinn | — |
| Accusative | den Stumpfsinn | — |
| Dative | dem Stumpfsinn | — |
| Genitive | des Stumpfsinns | — |
Word family
der Stumpfsinn is built from stumpf (dull, blunted) and der Sinn (sense). German builds meaning by welding words together, so knowing the parts usually gives you the whole.
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Questions about Stumpfsinn
Is it der, die or das Stumpfsinn?
It is der Stumpfsinn — Stumpfsinn is masculine.
What is the genitive of Stumpfsinn?
The genitive singular is des Stumpfsinns.
What does Stumpfsinn mean in English?
der Stumpfsinn means "dullness, mindlessness". For example: "Der Stumpfsinn der Arbeit macht müde." — "The dullness of the work makes you tired."
What level is Stumpfsinn in German?
Stumpfsinn is a B2 word — b2 — upper-intermediate. It belongs to the boredom & indifference vocabulary.
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