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
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comedic, comic, pertaining to comedy
Sie spielt selten komische Rollen.
She rarely plays comedic roles.
- comic source:freedict-eng-deu-dictd
- bizarre source:wikdict-en-de-stardict
- droll source:dictcc-tuchemnitz-de-en
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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!
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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?