German · Emotions & Descriptions
"Funny" in German: lustig
lustig
Note: also: witzig
Funny in German is lustig. Say Das ist lustig for something amusing. Witzig is a close alternative, especially for jokes.
After a joke
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How to pronounce lustig
Say it
LOOS-tikh
/ˈlʊstɪç/
LOOS-tikh. Stress the first syllable. The u is "oo", and -stig ends with a soft ich-sound.
"Funny" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| lustig | funny, amusing Everyday default. | Everyday default. |
| witzig | witty, funny Often for jokes. | Often for jokes. |
| spaßig | fun, amusing Light and playful. | Light and playful. |
| zum Lachen | hilarious Stronger reaction. | Stronger reaction. |
How to use lustig in real life
- 1After a joke
Dein Witz war echt lustig!
Your joke was really funny!
Lustig describes the joke.
- 2Choosing a film
Lass uns etwas Lustiges schauen.
Let's watch something funny.
Lustiges is a neuter form used as a noun.
- 3Group chat
Die Story von gestern war so lustig.
Yesterday's story was so funny.
So lustig intensifies the adjective.
Mistakes English speakers make with lustig
Incorrect: Das ist funny.
Correct: Das ist lustig.
Use lustig, not English funny.
Incorrect: Ich bin lustig (meaning aroused)
Correct: Das ist lustig. / Ich habe Lust auf…
Lustig means funny. Desire uses other Lust phrases.
Good to know
English speakers sometimes fear lustig because of "lust," but in German it is simply the normal word for funny or merry.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Sharing a meme
ChatPal
Schau mal, ist das nicht lustig?
Look, isn't that funny?
You
Ja, richtig lustig. Schick es an Mia.
Yes, really funny. Send it to Mia.
ChatPal
Sie findet trockenen Humor lustig.
She finds dry humor funny.
You
Genau wie ich. Kurz und lustig, bitte.
Just like me. Short and funny, please.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Funny" in German
Is lustig the same as witzig?
Close. Lustig is general funny; witzig often points at witty jokes.
Does lustig mean lusty?
No. Lustig means funny or merry.
How do you say that was funny?
Das war lustig.
How do you say a funny person?
Eine lustige Person, or jemand mit Humor.
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