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irony in German

irony in German is Ironie — irony means a situation or statement in which the actual outcome or meaning is the opposite of what was expected.

irony in German

Ironie
noun

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.

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What is "irony" in German?

"irony" in German is Ironie. irony means: A situation or statement in which the actual outcome or meaning is the opposite of what was expected.

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 German, "irony" is Ironie.

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