C2 · Mastery
Sarcasm & Banter
The sharp end of Danish conversation, from dry irony and snide digs to quick-witted comebacks and a good-natured war of words.
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- Words & phrases
- 23
- Lessons
- 2
- Conversations
- 1
- Readings
- 1
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Words you’ll make your own.
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- sarcastic
- dry irony
- biting, caustic
- an acerbic remark
- sardonic
- razor-sharp, cutting
- a dig, a jibe
- to take a dig at someone
- quick-witted, ready with a comeback
- repartee, quick wit
- a retort, a comeback
- to answer back, to retort
- to parry a remark
- to have a comeback ready
- cheeky, impudent
- a piece of cheek, impudent remark
- impertinent, pert
- a venomous comment
- to be out taking swipes
- to give as good as one gets
- understated
- verbal fencing, sparring
- sharp-tongued, quick in retort
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Your lessons, step by step.
- Lesson 1
Sarcasm and Banter
- Lesson 2
Friendly Banter
Where this unit fits
Courses with this unit.
Mastery · Part 1
Work through the vocabulary, lessons, conversations and reading activities in this part. Practice grammar along the way.
27 Units · about 20 h
Danish Humor and Wordplay
Understand Danish humor and irony, and explain words whose meanings depend on cultural context.
10 Units · about 6.5 h
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