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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
noun
(now, _, usually, _, in the plural) Sanity.
von Sinnen
noun
(now, _, usually, _, in the plural) Sanity.
Verstand
noun
Intellectual ability; faculty of thinking, reasoning.
Intellekt
noun
Intellectual ability; faculty of thinking, reasoning.
Auffassungsgabe
noun
The ability to think quickly; mental cleverness, especially under short time constraints.
Witz
noun
Humour, especially when clever or quick.
Witzbold
noun
A person who tells funny anecdotes or jokes; someone witty.

What does "wit" mean?

  1. noun The ability to say clever, funny things quickly.
    "Her quick wit made her the star of every dinner party."
  2. 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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