How is the word kuiv translated from Estonian to English

English translation
dry
adjective

Huumori kohta: nalja tehakse rahulikult, ilma naeratuseta.

Of humour: jokes are made calmly, without a smile.

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  • Tema huumor on kuiv, aga väga naljakas. — His humour is dry but very funny.

  • Kuivast huumorist ei saa kõik aru. — Not everyone understands dry humour.

  • Ta teeb nalja alati kuival toonil. — She always jokes in a dry tone.

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