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jest in German

jest in German is Scherz, Witz, Witzfigur — jest means a remark or action meant as a joke rather than seriously.

jest in German

Scherz
noun
(archaic) An act performed for amusement; a joke.
Witz
noun
(archaic) An act performed for amusement; a joke.
Witzfigur
noun
(archaic) Someone or something that is ridiculed; the target of a joke.
scherzen
verb
To tell a joke; to talk in a playful manner; to make fun of something or someone.
Spaß machen
verb
To tell a joke; to talk in a playful manner; to make fun of something or someone.
albern
verb
To tell a joke; to talk in a playful manner; to make fun of something or someone.
herumalbern
verb
To tell a joke; to talk in a playful manner; to make fun of something or someone.

What does "jest" mean?

  1. noun A remark or action meant as a joke rather than seriously.
    ""Only in jest," he added, seeing her face fall."
  2. verb To joke or speak playfully rather than seriously.
    "She was only jesting when she said she'd quit."

jest in a sentence

  • "Only in jest," he added, seeing her face fall.
  • What began as a jest turned into a genuine plan.
  • She was only jesting when she said she'd quit.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "jest" in German?

"jest" in German is Scherz, Witz, Witzfigur. jest means: A remark or action meant as a joke rather than seriously.

How do you use "jest" in a sentence?

Example: ""Only in jest," he added, seeing her face fall." In German, "jest" is Scherz, Witz, Witzfigur.

Are there other ways to say "jest" in German?

Yes — German has 7 translations listed for "jest": Scherz, Witz, Witzfigur, scherzen, Spaß machen, albern.

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