A2Vocabulary

Witz

Joke

In German

Witz

vits

Don't Get Confused!

Looks like
Wits
In English means: "The capacity for inventive thought and quick understanding; intelligence"
Actually means
Witz
Joke
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Memory TipA German 'Witz' is something funny, a 'joke', not your 'wits' (intelligence). You tell a 'Witz', you don't use your 'Witz' to solve a problem.

Example Sentences

  1. 1

    Erzähl mir einen Witz.

    Tell me a joke.

  2. 2

    Sein Witz ist sehr trocken.

    His humor (joke) is very dry.

FAQ

How do you say "Joke" in German?

"Joke" in German is "Witz" (vits). Example: Erzähl mir einen Witz..

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