das Witzchen
Translation
little joke, quip, witticism
Examples
Er machte nur ein kleines Witzchen.
He just made a little joke.
Grammar Patterns
to make a little joke ein Witzchen machen He likes to make little jokes.
Similar Words
Scherzchen (little prank), Späßchen (little fun/joke)
Etymology
Diminutive of 'Witz' (joke). The suffix '-chen' is used to mean 'small' or 'little'. 'Witzche' is a dialectal spelling.
Memory Tips
Remember that '-chen' makes things small and often endearing in German. A 'Witzchen' is a small, light-hearted joke.