Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #2500
Word (Wort)

die Ironie

Translation (Übersetzung) irony
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [iʁoˈniː]
B2
Nouns
Intermediate
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
communication literature style rhetoric figure of speech
Ironie refers to a rhetorical device or situation where there is a contrast between expectation and reality, often used in humor, sarcasm, or criticism. It's commonly used in both spoken and written German.

Ironie - German Nouns - Ironie Meaning - Ironie Translation - Ironie Nouns Examples

Ironie is a German Nouns

Learn Ironie meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. Ironie is classified as a Noun in German grammar.

Ironie Examples (Beispiele) in English

Ironie examples with English translations. See how to use Ironie in sentences. Ironie example sentences in English below.

Die Ironie der Situation war ihm nicht bewusst.
He wasn't aware of the irony of the situation.
Describing situational irony
Sie sprach mit leiser Ironie.
She spoke with quiet irony.
Describing tone of voice
Das ist die reinste Ironie des Schicksals.
That's the purest irony of fate.
Expressing ironic outcome

Ironie Word Family - Ironie Related Words - Ironie Family Members

Ironie Word Family (Wortfamilie)

Ironie word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn Ironie family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore Ironie related words and expand your German vocabulary.

adjective form (Adjektivform)
ironisch
Meaning: ironic
Example: Das war eine ironische Bemerkung.
Adjective
adverb form (Adverbform)
ironischerweise
Meaning: ironically
Example: Ironischerweise hat er genau das Gegenteil getan.
Adverb
related noun (verwandtes Substantiv)
Ironiker
Meaning: ironist
Example: Er ist ein bekannter Ironiker.
Noun

Ironie Usage - Ironie Collocations - Ironie Idioms - Ironie Synonyms - Ironie Antonyms

Ironie Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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Ironie Collocations (Kollokationen)

Ironie collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn Ironie word combinations and how to use Ironie with other words naturally.

bittere Ironie
bitter irony
High frequency
Ironie des Schicksals
irony of fate
High frequency
Ironie verstehen
understand irony
Medium frequency
mit Ironie sagen
say with irony
Medium frequency
voll Ironie
full of irony
Medium frequency
Ironie erkennen
recognize irony
Medium frequency
Ironie vermissen
miss the irony
Low frequency
Ironie durchschauen
see through the irony
Low frequency

Ironie Idioms (Redewendungen)

Ironie idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing Ironie with meanings and explanations. Master Ironie expressions used in everyday German.

Die Ironie des Schicksals
The irony of fate
Refers to situations where fate creates ironic outcomes, often unexpectedly.
Ironie des Lebens
Irony of life
Similar to irony of fate, highlighting ironic aspects of life situations.
Mit einem Hauch von Ironie
With a touch of irony
Describing something said or done with slight irony.
Ironie der Geschichte
Irony of history
Refers to ironic outcomes in historical events.
Ironie zum Trotz
Despite the irony
Used when something happens ironically despite expectations.

Ironie Synonyms (Synonyme)

Ironie synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for Ironie and expand your German vocabulary. Learn Ironie similar words and their usage.

Sarkasmus
Meaning: sarcasm
High similarity
Spott
Meaning: mockery
Medium similarity
Hohn
Meaning: scorn
Medium similarity
Doppeldeutigkeit
Meaning: ambiguity
Low similarity
Zynismus
Meaning: cynicism
Low similarity

Ironie Antonyms (Antonyme)

Ironie antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to Ironie. Discover Ironie opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

Ernst
Meaning: seriousness
Direktheit
Meaning: directness
Aufrichtigkeit
Meaning: sincerity
Wörtlichkeit
Meaning: literalness

Ironie Semantically Related Words - Ironie Contextually Related Words - Ironie Thematically Related Words

Ironie Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

Ironie semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to Ironie. Explore Ironie related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn Ironie contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

Humor Satire Parodie Witz Komik Doppelsinn Untertreibung

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