NOUN

Ironie/iʁoˈniː/irony; sarcasm

Ironie is a German noun that means irony or sarcasm. It is pronounced /iʁoˈniː/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Ironien".

Definitions

1.the expression of meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect(rhetoric, literature)

a.a situation where the actual result is different from what was expected

Es ist eine Ironie des Schicksals, dass gerade er den Preis gewonnen hat.It is an irony of fate that he, of all people, won the prize.

b.form of sarcasm or wittiness in speech

Seine Bemerkung war pure Ironie und nicht ernst gemeint.His remark was pure irony and not meant seriously.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Ironiedie Ironien
Genitiveder Ironieder Ironien
Dativeder Ironieden Ironien
Accusativedie Ironiedie Ironien

Frequently asked questions

What does "Ironie" mean in English?
"Ironie" means irony or sarcasm. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Ironie"?
"Ironie" is pronounced /iʁoˈniː/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Ironie" der, die, or das?
"Ironie" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Ironie"?
The plural of "Ironie" is "Ironien".
What part of speech is "Ironie"?
"Ironie" is a noun in German.

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