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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
noun feminine
Pronounced: suḵriya
statement that may mean the opposite of what is written literally
مُفَارَقَة
noun feminine
Pronounced: mufāraqa
statement that may mean the opposite of what is written literally
تَهَكُّم
noun masculine
Pronounced: tahakkum
statement that may mean the opposite of what is written literally
تَعَارُض
noun masculine
Pronounced: taʕāruḍ
statement that may mean the opposite of what is written literally
تَنَافُر
noun masculine
Pronounced: tanāfur
statement that may mean the opposite of what is written literally
اِسْتِهْزَاء
noun masculine
Pronounced: istihzāʔ
statement that may mean the opposite of what is written literally

What does "irony" mean?

  1. noun A situation or statement in which the actual outcome or meaning is the opposite of what was expected.
    "The irony of the fire drill was that a real fire broke out an hour later."
  2. noun A way of speaking in which the literal words mean the opposite of what's intended, often for humorous or sarcastic effect.
    ""Lovely weather," she said with heavy irony as the rain poured down."

irony in a sentence

  • The irony of the fire drill was that a real fire broke out an hour later.
  • There's a certain irony in a locksmith locking himself out of his own house.
  • "Lovely weather," she said with heavy irony as the rain poured down.

Common Arabic translations

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: "The irony of the fire drill was that a real fire broke out an hour later." 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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