German Phrase
Das ist 'ne richtig lustige Komödie.
Meaning
Literally, "That is a really funny comedy." It is used to express a strong positive opinion about a comedic film, TV show, or performance.
When to use
Use this sentence in informal conversations when you want to recommend or comment on a comedy you found especially amusing. It fits casual settings with friends, family, or online reviews, but avoid it in formal writing or presentations.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Dasist'nerichtiglustigeKomödie.
Contraction 'ne
In spoken German "'ne" is a colloquial contraction of the feminine indefinite article "eine".
Verb "sein"
The verb "ist" is the third‑person singular present of "sein" and links the subject to the predicate noun.
Intensifier "richtig"
"Richtig" is used colloquially as an intensifier meaning "really" or "totally" before an adjective.
Adjective declension
Because the noun "Komödie" is feminine and preceded by the indefinite article, the adjective takes the weak ending "-e" (lustige).
Noun gender
Komödie is a feminine noun, therefore the article (here contracted) and adjective must agree in gender, case, and number.
🗨In Conversation
Hast du den neuen Film schon gesehen?
Have you seen the new movie yet?
Ja, das ist 'ne richtig lustige Komödie.
Yes, it’s a really funny comedy.
✕Common Mistakes
Das ist ne richtig lustige Komödie.
In formal writing you must use the full article "eine".
Das ist 'ne richtig lustiger Komödie.
The adjective must agree with the noun’s gender and case; it should be "lustige" not "lustiger".
Das ist 'ne richtig lustige die Komödie.
Do not add an extra article after "'ne"; the phrase already contains the indefinite article.
↔Alternatives
Das ist eine sehr lustige Komödie.
That is a very funny comedy.
Das ist eine richtig witzige Komödie.
That is a truly witty comedy.
Das ist eine total komische Komödie.
That is a totally hilarious comedy.
Cultural Tip
The contraction "'ne" is typical of everyday spoken German, especially among younger speakers and in media. It should not be used in formal writing, academic texts, or official correspondence. Also, "richtig" as an intensifier is informal; in more formal contexts you would replace it with "sehr" or "äußerst".