Quatsch
nonsense, rubbish, baloney
Intermediate Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/kvat͡ʃ/
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Cultural Note
'Quatsch' is the most common German word for nonsense and is used constantly in everyday speech. 'Quatsch machen' means to fool around, 'Quatsch reden' means to talk nonsense. It's family-friendly and not considered crude. The related verb 'quatschen' means to chat or natter casually.
📝 Example Sentences
Quatsch! Das stimmt doch gar nicht.
Nonsense! That's not true at all.
Rede keinen Quatsch!
Don't talk rubbish!
Die Kinder machen den ganzen Tag nur Quatsch.
The kids do nothing but silly stuff all day.