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gallows humor in German

gallows humor in German is Galgenhumor, grünes Lachen.

gallows humor in German

Galgenhumor
noun
(American spelling, idiomatic) A form of comedy that still manages to be humorous in the face of, and in response to, a tragic or hopeless situation.
grünes Lachen
noun
(American spelling, idiomatic) A form of comedy that still manages to be humorous in the face of, and in response to, a tragic or hopeless situation.
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What is "gallows humor" in German?

"gallows humor" in German is Galgenhumor, grünes Lachen.

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Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "gallows humor": Galgenhumor, grünes Lachen.

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