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“joke” in German

German

AlsoGag · Scherz · scherzen

Pronunciation

IPA/vɪts/

Example

Er hört gern Witze im Radio.

He likes listening to jokes on the radio.

Illustration for Witz (joke)

How to say “joke” in German

“Joke” in German is Witz.

A flash of mental sharpness expressed as a joke, pun, or pointed remark.

Full entry for Witz: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Witz

Bei formellen Anlässen passt kein Witz.

No joke is appropriate on formal occasions.

Tips for using Witz

  • The adjective witzig means funny or witty, while Witz names the joke, pun, or pointed idea itself.

Other German words for “joke”

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Gag

masculine nounjoke

Seine Gags sind oft sehr kurz.

His jokes are often very short.

Das war doch nur ein Scherz.

That was just a joke.

Er scherzt oft mit seinen Kollegen.

He often jokes with his colleagues.

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