NOUN

Witz/vɪt͡s/joke; witticism; quip

Witz is a German noun that means joke, witticism, or quip. It is pronounced /vɪt͡s/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Witze".

Definitions

1.A story or saying intended to make people laugh(humor)

a.A short narrative or saying that is funny

Er hat einen guten Witz erzählt.He told a good joke.

2.Cleverness in expression; display of humor(wit)

a.Witty or clever remark

Sie antwortete mit viel Witz.She replied with a lot of wit.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Witzdie Witze
Genitivedes Witzesder Witze
Dativedem Witzden Witzen
Accusativeden Witzdie Witze

Frequently asked questions

What does "Witz" mean in English?
"Witz" means joke, witticism, or quip. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Witz"?
"Witz" is pronounced /vɪt͡s/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Witz" der, die, or das?
"Witz" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What is the plural of "Witz"?
The plural of "Witz" is "Witze".
What part of speech is "Witz"?
"Witz" is a noun in German.

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