No. 2,510 in German
tragödie
"Tragödie" in English means "tragedy," referring to a serious and sorrowful event or a dramatic work with a sad or disastrous ending.
In a sentence
Die Tragödie des verlorenen Schiffs bewegte die Herzen vieler.
The tragedy of the lost ship moved many hearts.
In this sentence, 'Tragödie' refers to a dramatic or disastrous event, highlighting its usage as a descriptive term for a significant and emotional occurrence.
Ihre Aufführung der antiken Tragödie war bemerkenswert.
Her performance of the ancient tragedy was remarkable.
Here, 'Tragödie' is used in the context of theatrical literature, referring to a genre of drama characterized by somber and serious themes.
Die Tragödie lehrt uns wertvolle Lebenslektionen.
The tragedy teaches us valuable life lessons.
In this example, 'Tragödie' represents a metaphorical or illustrative concept, suggesting how such events or stories contain moral or philosophical insights.
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