This is the 8208th most frequent German word.
ironie
"Ironie" in English means "irony," referring to the expression of meaning through language that typically signifies the opposite, often for humorous or emphatic effect.
In this sentence, "Ironie" refers to an unexpected or contradictory situation that is amusing or surprising.
Die Ironie der Situation war, dass der Regenschirm im strömenden Regen kaputtging.
The irony of the situation was that the umbrella broke in the pouring rain.
Here, "Ironie" is used to describe a rhetorical technique where someone says the opposite of what they mean to emphasize their true sentiment, often humorously.
Er sprach mit Ironie, als er sagte, dass er die endlosen Meetings genieße.
He spoke with irony when he said he enjoyed the endless meetings.
In this sentence, "Ironie" is abstractly mentioned as a characteristic or concept within the context of communication theory.