lustig
Translation
funny, amusing, cheerful, merry
Examples
Der Witz war sehr lustig.
The joke was very funny.
Wir hatten einen lustigen Abend.
We had a fun evening.
Er ist ein lustiger Typ.
He is a cheerful guy.
Grammar Patterns
lustig + Noun a funny/amusing ... Das ist ein lustiger Film.
sth./sb. is lustig sth./sb. is funny/cheerful Der Clown ist lustig.
Similar Words
Synonyms: witzig, komisch, amüsant; Antonyms: traurig, ernst
Etymology
Derived from the noun 'Lust' (pleasure, joy, desire). It describes a state of being full of joy.
Memory Tips
If you have 'Lust' (joy), you feel 'lustig' (funny/cheerful). It's related to the English word 'lust', but has a much lighter, funnier meaning.