aberwitzig

absurdly, outrageously

adverb AH-ber-vit-tsikh Rare

Also means

ridiculously (as intensifier)

Usage Note

aberwitzig intensifies to the point of absurdity, stronger than sehr. Often collocates with prices or demands: aberwitzig teuer (outrageously expensive). Used in spoken and journalistic registers.

Examples

"Die Mieten in der Innenstadt sind aberwitzig hoch."

Natural Translation

The rents in the city centre are outrageously high.

Literal Translation

The rents in the city-centre are absurdly high.

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