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funny in German

funny in German is lustig, komisch, seltsam — funny means causing laughter or amusement.

funny in German

lustig
adj
Amusing; humorous; comical. [from mid-18th c.]
komisch
adj
Amusing; humorous; comical. [from mid-18th c.]
seltsam
adj
Strange or unusual, often in an unpleasant way. [from early 19th c.]
komisch
adj
Strange or unusual, often in an unpleasant way. [from early 19th c.]
eigenartig
adj
Strange or unusual, often in an unpleasant way. [from early 19th c.]
merkwürdig
adj
Strange or unusual, often in an unpleasant way. [from early 19th c.]

What does "funny" mean?

  1. adj Causing laughter or amusement.
    "My brother is so funny that he makes the whole family laugh at dinner."
  2. adj Strange, odd, or suspicious.
    "I heard a funny noise coming from the engine this morning."
  3. noun A joke or amusing remark.
    "He's always got a funny to tell at the office."
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funny in a sentence

  • My brother is so funny that he makes the whole family laugh at dinner.
  • The comedian told a really funny joke about airline food.
  • I heard a funny noise coming from the engine this morning.
  • There's something funny about the way he's been acting lately.

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What is "funny" in German?
"funny" in German is lustig, komisch, seltsam. funny means: Causing laughter or amusement.
How do you use "funny" in a sentence?
Example: "My brother is so funny that he makes the whole family laugh at dinner." In German, "funny" is lustig, komisch, seltsam.
Are there other ways to say "funny" in German?
Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "funny": lustig, komisch, seltsam, eigenartig, merkwürdig.
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