Lustig
/ˈlʊs.tɪɡ/noun
A German word meaning cheerful or merry.
Did you know?The root of 'Lustig' is connected to the ancient concept of desire, which was often linked to both joy and temptation in various spiritual practices.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
*lustwiga
“One who brings pleasure or delight.”
Old High German
OHG
lustig
“Cheerful, pleasing, or full of desire.”
Middle High German
MHG
lustic
“Joyful or merry.”
Modern German
German
lustig
“Cheerful, merry, or amusing.”