der Spaß
Translation
fun, enjoyment, joke, pleasure
Examples
Das macht Spaß.
That's fun.
Viel Spaß auf der Party!
Have fun at the party!
Er versteht keinen Spaß.
He can't take a joke.
Grammar Patterns
to have ((fun)) Wir haben viel Spaß.
((et1)) makes ((fun)) for ((sb.)) Das Spiel macht mir Spaß.
to have fun ((with sth.)) Ich habe Spaß am Lernen.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Vergnügen (pleasure), Freude (joy); Antonyms: Langeweile (boredom), Ernst (seriousness)
Etymology
From Middle High German 'spaz' (leisure, walk). Related to Italian 'spasso' (amusement).
Memory Tips
Think of a 'spa'. A spa is a place for fun and relaxation, which is what 'Spaß' means.