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Komik

German → American English

American English

Comedy

Humor; the comic quality or amusing effect of something; sometimes comedy.

Die Komik des Films liegt in den überraschenden Dialogen.

Komik is usually used for the comic or humorous quality of something, not as the common word for the genre “comedy” in everyday speech; for films, shows, or plays, Komödie is more natural.

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Frequently asked questions

What does «Komik» mean in English?
«Komik» means “comic quality,” “humor,” or “comedy” depending on context.
Is «Komik» the same as «Komödie»?
Not exactly. «Komik» refers more to the humorous effect or comic element, while «Komödie» is the usual word for the comedy genre.
How do you use «Komik» in a sentence?
Example: «Die Komik der Szene war sofort klar.» = “The comic nature of the scene was immediately clear.”