No. 8,208 in German
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 a sentence
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.
In this sentence, "Ironie" refers to an unexpected or contradictory situation that is amusing or surprising.
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.
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.
Ironie ist oft schwer in schriftlicher Kommunikation zu erkennen.
Irony is often difficult to recognize in written communication.
In this sentence, "Ironie" is abstractly mentioned as a characteristic or concept within the context of communication theory.
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