No. 786 in Afrikaans
tragedie
A dramatic or disastrous event; tragedy.
In a sentence
Die toneelstuk was 'n tragiese tragedie.
The play was a tragic tragedy.
In this context, 'tragedie' refers to a dramatic work with a serious or somber theme.
Sy verlies was 'n persoonlike tragedie.
His loss was a personal tragedy.
Here, 'tragedie' is used more figuratively to denote a personal misfortune or serious event.
In geskiedenis word die ramp as 'n nasionale tragedie beskou.
In history, the disaster is considered a national tragedy.
In this example, 'tragedie' represents a large-scale calamity or historical event perceived as sorrowful.
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