German word

Komiker

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈkoːmɪkɐ/

Meaning

  • masculine nouncomedian

Example

In der Sendung ist ein Komiker zu sehen.

There is a comedian on the show.

Illustration for Komiker (comedian)

More examples

Als Komiker auf der Bühne zu stehen, erfordert Mut.

Being on stage as a comedian requires courage.

Core concept

A comic actor or speaker shapes words, characters, or situations for an audience's amusement.

Common phrases

  • Stand-up-Komiker

    stand-up comedian

  • als Komiker auftreten

    appear as a comedian

  • ein erfolgreicher Komiker

    successful comedian

Similar words

Comedian: A comedian often seen on television or social media.
Stand-up-Comedian: A solo stage comic who speaks into a microphone for an audience.
Kabarettist: A stage comic who satirizes political and social issues in short routines.
Entertainer: A performer who entertains audiences through singing, dancing, hosting, or other talents.

Definition in German

Eine Person, die in erster Linie durch gesprochene Beiträge wie Stand-up, Satire oder TV-Auftritte Humor schafft und häufig in den Medien auftritt.

Word origin

The noun Komiker derives from Komik by adding -er, a German suffix that forms a person associated with an activity; Komik ultimately comes from Greek komikos.

Usage tips

  • The plural of Komiker is also Komiker, so the article or context shows whether the noun is singular or plural.

Other meanings

  • comic actornoun

Opposites

  • Tragödetragediannoun

Related words

  • Komikerincomediennenoun
  • Komikertumthe profession of a comediannoun

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