Meaning 1informal · 82%
A statement or idea that is foolish, untrue, or not worth taking seriously.
Natural examples
Das ist Quatsch; der Bus fährt erst um acht.
That's nonsense; the bus leaves at eight.
Die Kinder erzählten lachend völligen Quatsch.
The children laughed while telling complete nonsense.
Glaub nicht jeden Quatsch im Internet.
Don't believe every bit of nonsense online.
Usage note
Quatsch is masculine and usually uncountable: der Quatsch. It is informal and can sound playful or dismissive.
Mini-lesson: Quatsch
A statement or idea that is foolish, untrue, or not worth taking seriously. Quatsch is masculine and usually uncountable: der Quatsch. It is informal and can sound playful or dismissive.
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