verknallt
smitten, having a crush
Intermediate Adjective
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Pronunciation
/fɛɐ̯ˈknalt/
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Cultural Note
Verknallt is colloquial and youthful — it describes a fun, giddy infatuation rather than deep love. It comes from 'knallen' (to bang/pop), evoking the sudden, explosive nature of a crush. It is less serious than 'verliebt' and is often used with humor or affectionate teasing. 'Total verknallt' (totally smitten) is very common in casual conversation among friends.
📝 Example Sentences
Sie ist total verknallt in ihren Nachbarn.
She is totally smitten with her neighbor.
Schau mal, die beiden sind doch verknallt!
Look, those two are clearly smitten!
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| base | verknallt |
| comparative | verknallter |
| predicative | verknallt |
| superlative | am verknalltesten |