der Humor
Translation
humor, sense of humor, wit
Examples
Er hat einen guten Sinn für Humor.
He has a good sense of humor.
Sein trockener Humor ist bekannt.
His dry humor is well-known.
Grammar Patterns
to have a sense of ((sth.)) to have a sense of sth. He has a good sense of humor.
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 'humor'. Remember the masculine article 'der'.