dämlich

Etymology
form that in standard usage replaced High German, from the same source. Various theories about the etymology have been suggested: It is not related to, despite popular folk etymology.
 * It may be cognate with 🇨🇬.
 * It may be related to, but this is unlikely since forms with t- are not attested.
 * It may be related to, but this is also rejected by the Duden and Kluge.
 * The Duden derives it from the Low German verb dämelen "not quite in one's right mind".
 * Kluge suggests it is from, which (along with the Latin cognate ) is from.

Adjective

 * 1) very stupid