wit in German
wit in German is bei Sinnen, von Sinnen, Verstand — wit means the ability to say clever, funny things quickly.
wit in German
bei Sinnen
(now, _, usually, _, in the plural) Sanity.
von Sinnen
(now, _, usually, _, in the plural) Sanity.
Verstand
Intellectual ability; faculty of thinking, reasoning.
Intellekt
Intellectual ability; faculty of thinking, reasoning.
Auffassungsgabe
The ability to think quickly; mental cleverness, especially under short time constraints.
Witz
Humour, especially when clever or quick.
Witzbold
A person who tells funny anecdotes or jokes; someone witty.
What does "wit" mean?
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noun The ability to say clever, funny things quickly.
"Her quick wit made her the star of every dinner party."
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noun Practical intelligence or good sense (often plural, "wits").
"It took quick wits to escape that situation unharmed."
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wit in a sentence
- Her quick wit made her the star of every dinner party.
- He responded to the heckler with sharp wit.
- It took quick wits to escape that situation unharmed.
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What is "wit" in German?
"wit" in German is bei Sinnen, von Sinnen, Verstand. wit means: The ability to say clever, funny things quickly.
How do you use "wit" in a sentence?
Example: "Her quick wit made her the star of every dinner party." In German, "wit" is bei Sinnen, von Sinnen, Verstand.
Are there other ways to say "wit" in German?
Yes — German has 7 translations listed for "wit": bei Sinnen, von Sinnen, Verstand, Intellekt, Auffassungsgabe, Witz.
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