der Fun
fun
Colloquial for fun, enjoyment, or entertainment.
EXAMPLE
Die Hauptsache ist doch, dass wir bei der Arbeit auch ein bisschen Fun haben.
The main thing is that we also have a bit of fun at work.
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Meanings
aus Fun
for fun
A colloquial expression meaning that something is done just for fun and without serious intent.
EXAMPLE
Wir haben die Klingelstreiche nur aus Fun gemacht und wollten niemanden ärgern.
We only did the doorbell pranks for fun and didn't want to annoy anyone.
Usage tips
Colloquial style
'Fun' is a word from English and is used mainly in informal colloquial speech, especially among younger people. It is rare in formal or official texts.
EXAMPLE
Die Party gestern hat echt Fun gemacht.
The party yesterday was really fun.
Grammatical integration
Although 'Fun' is an English word, in German it is treated as a masculine noun with the article 'der'. However, it is almost always used without an article.
EXAMPLE
Wir hatten gestern richtig viel Fun im Park.
We had a really lot of fun in the park yesterday.
Typical collocations
The most common verbs combined with 'Fun' are 'haben' (to have) and 'machen' (to make/do). The expression 'etwas macht Fun' means that something is entertaining.
EXAMPLE
Dieses Spiel macht wirklich Fun.
This game is really fun.
Fixed expression
The expression 'aus Fun' is a fixed unit and means 'just for fun' or 'without serious intent'. It explains the motivation for an action.
EXAMPLE
Er hat das nur aus Fun gesagt, er meinte es nicht böse.
He only said that for fun; he didn't mean it badly.
Compare with
Fun vs Spaß
fun / joke
Both words refer to enjoyment or entertainment during an activity. Spaß is the standard, normal choice throughout the German-speaking region, while Fun sounds much more colloquial and stands out as a modern English loanword. Spaß is usually more appropriate in neutral statements and set expressions; Fun fits casual language.
Fun
Bei dem Ausflug hatten wir am See viel Fun.
We had a lot of fun at the lake during the outing.
Spaß
Bei dem Ausflug hatten wir am See viel Spaß.
We had a lot of fun at the lake during the outing.
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