No. 8,641 in German
kooky
"Kooky" is not a German word; it is English slang meaning eccentric or quirky.
In a sentence
Mein Freund ist ein wenig verrückt, aber das macht ihn charmant.
My friend is a little kooky, but that makes him charming.
The word 'kooky' corresponds to 'verrückt,' which describes someone being quirky or eccentric in a positive sense.
Ihr Kleid war ein bisschen verrückt, aber es passte zu ihrer Persönlichkeit.
Her dress was a bit kooky, but it suited her personality.
Here, 'verrückt' relates to something unconventional or unusual, aligning with the idea of 'kooky.'
Ich mag ihre lustigen und verrückten Ideen, sie inspirieren mich.
I like her funny and kooky ideas; they inspire me.
In this case, 'kooky' is used positively to indicate creativity and uniqueness, encapsulated by 'verrückt.'
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