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komisch

adj · /ˈkoːmɪʃ/ ·
Etymology

Early 16th century in the sense “comedic”, directly from Latin comicus + -isch, from Ancient Greek κωμικός (kōmikós). The broader sense “funny” since the 17th century under influence of French comique. The sense “strange” was derived thence (as in English funny).

Translation

  1. comedic, comic, pertaining to comedy

    Sie spielt selten komische Rollen.

    She rarely plays comedic roles.

  2. comic source:freedict-eng-deu-dictd
  3. bizarre source:wikdict-en-de-stardict
  4. droll source:dictcc-tuchemnitz-de-en
  5. funny, comical (chiefly dated, but still usual with certain intensifiers as in urkomisch, zu komisch, wahnsinnig komisch)

    Das war wirklich zu komisch!

    That was really so funny!

  6. peculiar, weird, strange, funny informal

    Das war sowieso ein sehr komischer Kompromiss.

    It was a very weird compromise anyway.

    Das war echt ein komischer Vogel.

    He was a very peculiar guy.

    Was ist das für ein komischer Geruch?

    What’s this funny smell?