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to say or do something to amuse others or make fun in a playful way
बच्चे मज़ाक कर रहे थे।
The children were joking around.
मत मज़ाक करो, यह गंभीर मामला है।
Don't joke, this is a serious matter.
Often used in casual conversation. Can imply harmless fun or mild teasing.
Avoid using 'मज़ाक करना' for sarcasm or bitter humor, as it implies playful teasing. For sarcasm, use 'व्यंग्य करना' (to be sarcastic).
Always consider the relationship between speakers. What may be friendly banter to one person could be offensive to another.
Derived from the noun 'मज़ाक' (joke/fun) + करना (to do). 'मज़ाक' comes from Arabic 'مزاح' (mizāḥ, meaning 'jest' or 'fun').
Used for light-hearted joking. Context matters—can be friendly or offensive depending on tone. Often paired with 'हँसी' (laughter) in phrases like 'हँसी-मज़ाक' (laughter and jokes).