German Word · Intermediate
Treppenwitz
an ironic and absurd coincidence
Pronunciation: say Treppenwitz
Meaning
an ironic and absurd coincidence; something that, if it were not true, would seem like a bad joke
Example
ein Treppenwitz der Weltgeschichte
an irony of world history
Practice tips
- Practice Treppenwitz out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German word is for intermediate-level learners.