der Humor
Translation
humour, sense of humour, wit
Examples
Er hat einen guten Sinn für Humor.
He has a good sense of humour.
Sein trockener Humor ist bekannt.
His dry humour is well-known.
Grammar Patterns
to have a sense of ((sth.)) to have a sense of sth. He has a good sense of humour.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Witz (joke), Komik (comedy), Scherz (prank)
Etymology
From Latin 'humor' (moisture, fluid), referring to the bodily fluids believed to determine temperament in ancient medicine.
Memory Tips
An international word, very similar to English 'humour'. Remember the masculine article 'der'.