bekloppt
crazy, nuts, bonkers
Intermediate Adjective
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Pronunciation
/bəˈklɔpt/
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Cultural Note
From the verb 'bekloppen' (to knock/tap), as if someone has been knocked on the head. 'Bekloppt' is a playful way to say someone or something is crazy. It's lighter than clinical or truly offensive terms and is often used with affection. Very common in northern and central Germany.
📝 Example Sentences
Der ist doch total bekloppt!
He's totally bonkers!
So ein bekloppter Plan, das kann nicht funktionieren.
Such a crazy plan, it can't work.
Ich werd noch bekloppt bei dem Lärm.
I'm going crazy with this noise.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| base | bekloppt |
| comparative | bekloppter |
| predicative | bekloppt |
| superlative | am beklopptesten |