(the) funny side

Translations
забавная сторона
Even though the situation was tough, she tried to see the funny side.
Несмотря на трудную ситуацию, она пыталась увидеть забавную сторону.
Definitions
The humorous or amusing aspect of a situation, especially one that might otherwise be serious or unpleasant. To 'see the funny side' means to find something to laugh about, even in difficult circumstances.
Words
the

article or possessive pronoun
этот
funny

adjective
забавная
side

noun
сторона