Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #2500
Word (Wort)

der Sarkasmus

Translation (Übersetzung) sarcasm
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [zaʁˈkasmʊs]
B2
Nouns
Intermediate
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
communication emotion language style rhetoric
Sarkasmus refers to a form of verbal irony where someone says the opposite of what they mean, often in a mocking or contemptuous tone. It's commonly used in both spoken and written German, particularly in informal contexts, debates, and literary works. The word is masculine and typically used in singular form.

Sarkasmus - German Nouns - Sarkasmus Meaning - Sarkasmus Translation - Sarkasmus Nouns Examples

Sarkasmus is a German Nouns

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Sarkasmus Examples (Beispiele) in English

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Sein Sarkasmus war in der Diskussion deutlich zu hören.
His sarcasm was clearly audible in the discussion.
Debate or argument
Sie verstand seinen Sarkasmus nicht und nahm seine Worte wörtlich.
She didn't understand his sarcasm and took his words literally.
Miscommunication
Der Artikel war voller Sarkasmus über die politische Situation.
The article was full of sarcasm about the political situation.
Written commentary

Sarkasmus Word Family - Sarkasmus Related Words - Sarkasmus Family Members

Sarkasmus Word Family (Wortfamilie)

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

derived adjective (abgeleitetes Adjektiv)
sarkastisch
Meaning: sarcastic
Example: Er gab eine sarkastische Antwort.
Adjective
related noun (verwandtes Substantiv)
Sarkast
Meaning: sarcastic person
Example: Er ist ein echter Sarkast.
Noun
verb form (Verbform)
sarkasieren
Meaning: to be sarcastic
Tense: Präsens
Example: Er sarkasiert oft in Gesprächen.
Verb

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Sarkasmus Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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Sarkasmus Collocations (Kollokationen)

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

bissiger Sarkasmus
biting sarcasm
Medium frequency
Sarkasmus verstehen
to understand sarcasm
High frequency
mit Sarkasmus antworten
to reply with sarcasm
Medium frequency
Sarkasmus erkennen
to recognize sarcasm
High frequency
voller Sarkasmus
full of sarcasm
Medium frequency
Sarkasmus in der Stimme
sarcasm in the voice
Low frequency
Sarkasmus und Ironie
sarcasm and irony
High frequency

Sarkasmus Idioms (Redewendungen)

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

Sarkasmus ist die letzte Zuflucht des Besiegten
Sarcasm is the last refuge of the defeated
A saying suggesting that sarcasm is used when someone has no better arguments left.
Sarkasmus ist die Waffe der Schwachen
Sarcasm is the weapon of the weak
Implies that sarcasm is used by those who lack real power or strength.
Sarkasmus mit einem Lächeln
Sarcasm with a smile
Describes sarcasm delivered in a friendly or joking manner.

Sarkasmus Synonyms (Synonyme)

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

Ironie
Meaning: irony
High similarity
Spott
Meaning: mockery
Medium similarity
Hohn
Meaning: derision
Medium similarity
Zynismus
Meaning: cynicism
Low similarity
Beißen
Meaning: biting remark
Low similarity

Sarkasmus Antonyms (Antonyme)

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

Ernst
Meaning: seriousness
Aufrichtigkeit
Meaning: sincerity
Ehrlichkeit
Meaning: honesty

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Sarkasmus Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

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

Ironie Humor Kritik Witz Spott Zynismus

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