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whimsy in German

whimsy in German is Grille, Klamauk, Laune — whimsy means a playful, quaint, or fanciful quality; also, a passing fanciful idea.

whimsy in German

Grille
noun
A quaint and fanciful idea; a whim; playfully odd behaviour.
Klamauk
noun
A quaint and fanciful idea; a whim; playfully odd behaviour.
Laune
noun
A quaint and fanciful idea; a whim; playfully odd behaviour.
Marotte
noun
A quaint and fanciful idea; a whim; playfully odd behaviour.
Schrulle
noun
A quaint and fanciful idea; a whim; playfully odd behaviour.
Launigkeit
noun
An impulsive, illogical or capricious character.
Spleenigkeit
noun
An impulsive, illogical or capricious character.
launiger Charakter
noun
An impulsive, illogical or capricious character.

What does "whimsy" mean?

  1. noun A playful, quaint, or fanciful quality; also, a passing fanciful idea.
    "The garden was decorated with little touches of whimsy, like painted gnomes and a crooked signpost."
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whimsy in a sentence

  • The garden was decorated with little touches of whimsy, like painted gnomes and a crooked signpost.
  • His novels are known for their whimsy and gentle humour.

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What is "whimsy" in German?

"whimsy" in German is Grille, Klamauk, Laune. whimsy means: A playful, quaint, or fanciful quality; also, a passing fanciful idea.

How do you use "whimsy" in a sentence?

Example: "The garden was decorated with little touches of whimsy, like painted gnomes and a crooked signpost." In German, "whimsy" is Grille, Klamauk, Laune.

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

Yes — German has 8 translations listed for "whimsy": Grille, Klamauk, Laune, Marotte, Schrulle, Launigkeit.

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