Translation of "jest" to Russian

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Dictionary translations for "jest"

jest [dʒest] noun

pl. jests

шутка ж.р.

I said it in jest.

Я сказал это в шутку.

jest [dʒest] verb Conjugation

jested / jested / jesting / jests

шутить

Surely he jests, fair knave.

Конечно, он шутит, валет.

пошутить

It's more of a jape or a jest, but still, it's progress.

Скорее, пошутил или посмеялся, но это всё-таки прогресс.

Phrases with "jest" (2)

in jest - в шутку
standing jest - постоянный объект насмешек

Contexts with "jest"

I said it in jest. Я сказал это в шутку.

It's more of a jape or a jest, but still, it's progress. Скорее, пошутил или посмеялся, но это всё-таки прогресс.

Are you in jest or in earnest? Вы говорите это в шутку или всерьёз?

Forgive me, I am for ever in jest. Простите, я всё обращаю в шутку.

Many a true word is spoken in jest. В каждой шутке есть доля правды.

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