Pyrrhic in German

Pyrrhic in German is Pyrrhus-, pyrrhisch — Pyrrhic means describing a victory won at such a heavy cost that it is barely worth having, and may leave the winner weaker than before.

Pyrrhic in German

Pyrrhus-

adj

Achieved at too great a cost or detriment to have been worthwhile (as a victory, accomplishment, etc).

pyrrhisch

adj

Achieved at too great a cost or detriment to have been worthwhile (as a victory, accomplishment, etc).

pyrrhisch

adj

(prosody) Of or characterized by pyrrhics (metrical feet with two short syllables).

What does "Pyrrhic" mean?

adjective Describing a victory won at such a heavy cost that it is barely worth having, and may leave the winner weaker than before.
"Winning the case was a pyrrhic victory: the legal fees swallowed the damages."
noun In classical verse, a metrical foot consisting of two short or unstressed syllables.
"The line ends on a pyrrhic followed by a spondee."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Pyrrhic in a sentence

Winning the case was a pyrrhic victory: the legal fees swallowed the damages.
The strike ended in a pyrrhic win for the union, with half the workforce already laid off.
The line ends on a pyrrhic followed by a spondee.

Similar words in German

costly hard-won hollow

Common German translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "Pyrrhic" in German?

"Pyrrhic" in German is Pyrrhus-, pyrrhisch. Pyrrhic means: Describing a victory won at such a heavy cost that it is barely worth having, and may leave the winner weaker than before.

How do you use "Pyrrhic" in a sentence?

Example: "Winning the case was a pyrrhic victory: the legal fees swallowed the damages." In German, "Pyrrhic" is Pyrrhus-, pyrrhisch.

Are there other ways to say "Pyrrhic" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "Pyrrhic": Pyrrhus-, pyrrhisch.

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