der Witz
Translation
joke, gag, witticism
Examples
Er erzählt gerne Witze.
He likes to tell jokes.
Das ist doch ein Witz!
That's a joke!
Grammar Patterns
to tell a joke einen Witz erzählen He can tell jokes well.
Similar Words
Scherz (prank, joke), Spaß (fun, joke)
Etymology
From Old High German 'wizzi' (knowledge, understanding), related to the English word 'wit'.
Memory Tips
Connect 'Witz' to the English word 'wit'. A good joke requires wit.