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A colloquial expression, used especially in southern Germany and Austria, for great fun, enjoyment, or a funny, lively event.
Das Dorffest war eine riesen Gaudi für Jung und Alt.
The village festival was huge fun for young and old alike.
'Gaudi' (fun) is a colloquial expression used mainly in southern Germany, especially Bavaria, and Austria. In other parts of Germany, the word is used less often.
Auf dem Oktoberfest in München ist immer eine riesen Gaudi.
At Oktoberfest in Munich, it's always huge fun.
Common phrases are 'eine riesen Gaudi sein' (to be huge fun) or 'eine Gaudi haben' (to have fun). You can also do something 'nur zur Gaudi', which means 'just for fun'.
Wir hatten gestern Abend auf der Feier eine echte Gaudi.
We had real fun at the party last night.
The word 'Gaudi' (fun) is often used with the indefinite article to describe a funny or enjoyable event. It can be the subject or the object of a sentence.
Die Schlittenfahrt war eine große Gaudi für die ganze Familie.
The sled ride was great fun for the whole family.
fun / joke
'der Spaß' and 'die Gaudi' both describe fun and enjoyment. 'Spaß' is the general word and fits in many different situations: while learning, playing, traveling, or at a party. 'Gaudi' usually means great, loud, or exuberant fun. It is colloquial and especially typical in southern Germany and Austria. Learners may confuse the words because both sound positive and fun. In neutral situations, 'Spaß' is safer. 'Gaudi' fits better when a group experiences something funny and the mood is relaxed.
Auf der Feier war die Gaudi groß, als alle zusammen getanzt haben.
At the party, everyone had a great time when they all danced together.
Am Montag hatten wir beim Training viel Spaß.
On Monday, we had a lot of fun during training.