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scherzhaft — meaning in English

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English meaning

facetious adj Joking about something in a flippant way, especially when the topic deserves to be taken seriously.
jocular adj Fond of joking and having a good laugh.

Senses

scherzhaft is used for these senses in English:

facetious Treating serious issues with (often deliberately) inappropriate humour; flippant.
jocular Humorous, amusing or joking.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related German words

sarkastisch spaßhaft spöttelnd spöttisch spaßig drollig humorvoll lustig witzig