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satire in German

satire in German is Satire — satire means a form of writing, art, or performance that uses humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize people, institutions, or society.

satire in German

Satire
noun
(uncountable) A literary device of writing or art which principally ridicules its subject often as an intended means of provoking or preventing change or highlighting a shortcoming in the work of another. Imitation, humor, irony, and exaggeration are often used to aid this.

What does "satire" mean?

  1. noun A form of writing, art, or performance that uses humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize people, institutions, or society.
    "The show is a satire of modern political life."

satire in a sentence

  • The show is a satire of modern political life.
  • His novel is a sharp satire on corporate greed.

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What is "satire" in German?

"satire" in German is Satire. satire means: A form of writing, art, or performance that uses humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize people, institutions, or society.

How do you use "satire" in a sentence?

Example: "The show is a satire of modern political life." In German, "satire" is Satire.

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