lustig
funny
Something that makes people laugh or is amusing; humorous.
EXAMPLE
Der Film war so lustig, dass wir die ganze Zeit gelacht haben.
The film was so funny that we laughed the whole time.
lustig
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Meanings
lustig
fun
Pleasant, enjoyable, and characterized by a cheerful mood.
EXAMPLE
Wir hatten einen richtig lustigen Abend mit unseren Nachbarn.
We had a really fun evening with our neighbors.
lustig
funny / strange
Odd in a strange or unexpected way; peculiar.
EXAMPLE
Es ist schon lustig, dass er immer genau dann anruft, wenn wir gerade essen wollen.
It's funny that he always calls exactly when we're about to eat.
Usage tips
Word family
The adjective 'lustig' (funny/fun) is related to the noun 'die Lust' (desire/pleasure), which means joy or enjoyment. So something that is 'lustig' (funny/fun) gives pleasure or makes you laugh.
EXAMPLE
Die Kinder hatten große Lust auf ein Eis.
The children really felt like having an ice cream.
Context clue
When 'lustig' (funny/strange) describes something unexpected or strange, it often has an ironic undertone. You can usually recognize this meaning from the situation or the emphasis.
EXAMPLE
Eine lustige Geschichte: Ich habe meinen Schlüssel gesucht und hatte ihn die ganze Zeit in der Hand.
Funny story: I was looking for my key and had it in my hand the whole time.
Usage for experiences
'Lustig' (fun/funny) often describes a good, enjoyable time, not just something that makes you laugh. A 'lustiger Abend' (fun evening) or a 'lustige Runde' (fun group/gathering) means that the atmosphere was cheerful and pleasant.
EXAMPLE
Danke für den lustigen Abend, es hat wirklich Spaß gemacht!
Thanks for the fun evening; it was really enjoyable!
Compare with
lustig vs komisch
funny / strange
Lustig and komisch can both mean “funny,” but both can also refer to something unusual. Lustig tends to express an amused reaction, whereas komisch is more readily understood as strange. The context must therefore show whether someone is laughing or finds something odd.
lustig
Seine unerwartete Antwort war lustig, und alle mussten lachen.
His unexpected answer was funny, and everyone had to laugh.
komisch
Seine unerwartete Antwort war komisch, und alle wurden plötzlich unsicher.
His unexpected answer was strange, and everyone suddenly felt unsure.
In real life
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