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nicht zu Scherzen aufgelegt: not in the mood for jokes — meaning and examples | JadoLearn

Dictionarynicht zu Scherzen aufgelegt

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nicht zu Scherzen aufgelegt

not in the mood for jokes

in a serious mood and not receptive to jokes

IPA/nˈɪçt t‍suː ʃˈɛɾt‍sən ˈa‍ʊfɡəlˌeːkt/

Pronounce the expression as one natural German lexical unit; keep the main lexical stress clear.

Meaning 1neutral · 86%

in a serious mood and not receptive to jokes

Nach dem Zwischenfall war die Chefin nicht zu Scherzen aufgelegt.

Lass das lieber; er ist heute nicht zu Scherzen aufgelegt.

Die Delegation erschien entschlossen und nicht zu Scherzen aufgelegt.

A fixed expression meaning that someone is in a serious mood and does not welcome jokes or playful behavior.

A fixed expression meaning that someone is in a serious mood and does not welcome jokes or playful behavior.

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A fixed expression meaning that someone is in a serious mood and does not welcome jokes or playful behavior.