Scherz

From Middle High German scherz, further etymology uncertain (but nearly certainly related to scherzen, and thus cognate with Middle English schurt(t)en (“to amuse or enjoy oneself”)).

• IPA^(key): /ʃɛʁt͡s/

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Scherz m (strong, genitive Scherzes, plural Scherze)

1. joke

   Synonym: Witz

2. frolic
3. bread end

   Synonym: Scherzl

• Scherzartikel
• Scherzbold
• scherzhaft
• Scherzkeks

• → Esperanto: ŝerco

• “Scherz, Spaß, Neckerei, Witz” in Duden online
• “Scherz, Brotende, Ranft, Kanten” in Duden online
• “Scherz” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
• “Scherz” in Deutsches Wörterbuch von Jacob und Wilhelm Grimm, 16 vols., Leipzig 1854–1961.

• IPA^(key): /ʃɛt͡s/

Scherz f (plural Scherze, diminutive Scherzje)

1. apron

• Online Hunsrik Dictionary