irony in Korean
irony in Korean is 반어, 풍자 — irony means a situation or statement in which the actual outcome or meaning is the opposite of what was expected.
irony in Korean
반어
Pronounced: baneo
statement that may mean the opposite of what is written literally
풍자
Pronounced: pungja
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.
"The irony of the fire drill was that a real fire broke out an hour later."
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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.
""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 Korean translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "irony" in Korean?
"irony" in Korean is 반어, 풍자. irony means: A situation or statement in which the actual outcome or meaning is the opposite of what was expected.
How do you pronounce 반어?
"irony" in Korean is 반어, pronounced "baneo".
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 Korean, "irony" is 반어, 풍자.
Are there other ways to say "irony" in Korean?
Yes — Korean has 2 translations listed for "irony": 반어, 풍자.
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