irony in Arabic
irony in Arabic is سُخْرِيَة, مُفَارَقَة, تَهَكُّم — irony means a situation or statement in which the actual outcome or meaning is the opposite of what was expected.
irony in Arabic
سُخْرِيَة
Pronounced: suḵriya
statement that may mean the opposite of what is written literally
مُفَارَقَة
Pronounced: mufāraqa
statement that may mean the opposite of what is written literally
تَهَكُّم
Pronounced: tahakkum
statement that may mean the opposite of what is written literally
تَعَارُض
Pronounced: taʕāruḍ
statement that may mean the opposite of what is written literally
تَنَافُر
Pronounced: tanāfur
statement that may mean the opposite of what is written literally
اِسْتِهْزَاء
Pronounced: istihzāʔ
statement that may mean the opposite of what is written literally
What does "irony" mean?
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noun A situation or statement in which the actual outcome or meaning is the opposite of what was expected.
"It was a cruel irony that the fitness instructor was the one who broke his leg."
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noun A way of speaking in which the literal words mean the opposite of what's intended, often for humorous or sarcastic effect.
"When he said "Great job" after I dropped the tray, the irony was obvious."
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irony in a sentence
- It was a cruel irony that the fitness instructor was the one who broke his leg.
- The irony of the fire drill was that a real fire broke out an hour later.
- When he said "Great job" after I dropped the tray, the irony was obvious.
- Her writing is full of gentle irony, and readers often smile at what she leaves unsaid.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "irony" in Arabic?
"irony" in Arabic is سُخْرِيَة, مُفَارَقَة, تَهَكُّم. irony means: A situation or statement in which the actual outcome or meaning is the opposite of what was expected.
How do you pronounce سُخْرِيَة?
"irony" in Arabic is سُخْرِيَة, pronounced "suḵriya".
How do you use "irony" in a sentence?
Example: "It was a cruel irony that the fitness instructor was the one who broke his leg." In Arabic, "irony" is سُخْرِيَة, مُفَارَقَة, تَهَكُّم.
Are there other ways to say "irony" in Arabic?
Yes — Arabic has 6 translations listed for "irony": سُخْرِيَة, مُفَارَقَة, تَهَكُّم, تَعَارُض, تَنَافُر, اِسْتِهْزَاء.
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