German word

lustig

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈlʊstɪç/

Meaning

  • adjectivefunny

Example

Das ist lustiger, als ich dachte.

That is funnier than I thought.

Illustration for lustig (funny)

More examples

Sie erzählte eine lustige Anekdote.

She told a funny anecdote.

Core concept

A person, activity, or remark that adds amusement and a cheerful mood.

Common phrases

  • eine lustige Anekdote

    a funny anecdote

  • auf lustige Weise

    in a funny way

Similar words

witzig: Amusing through a clever twist in wording or behavior.
spaßig: Fun and easygoing, especially in playful or joking situations.
humorvoll: Good at using humor to create a pleasant, lively atmosphere.
komisch: Funny because of an oddness or peculiarity that stands out.

Definition in German

so, dass etwas humorvoll oder komisch wirkt

Word origin

Lustig developed from the German noun Lust by adding -ig, an adjective-forming suffix, with Middle High German lustec as an earlier form.

Usage tips

  • For a person's character, lustig often means cheerful or fun, while humorvoll more specifically describes a good sense of humor.

Other meanings

  • cheerfuladjective
  • enjoyableadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • belustigenamuseverb
  • Belustigungamusementnoun
  • belustigendamusingadjective

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