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Albern
Albern is an adjective meaning silly or childish, and it carries a faint note of disapproval. Unlike witzig it is not a compliment. As a verb, herumalbern means to mess about.
Examples in context
Sei nicht so albern, das ist ernst.
Do not be so silly, this is serious.
Nach zwei Bier wurden alle ziemlich albern.
After two beers everyone got pretty silly.
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