English–German
“dramatic” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈdʁastɪʃ/
Example
Die Preise sind drastisch gesunken.
Prices have dropped dramatically.
How to say “dramatic” in German
“Dramatic” in German is drastisch.
A forceful cut that changes a situation sharply and leaves a large visible effect.
Example sentences with drastisch
Nach dem Skandal wurden drastische Maßnahmen beschlossen.
After the scandal, drastic measures were decided on.
Tips for using drastisch
- Unlike English dramatic, German drastisch usually describes severity or scale rather than theatrical emotion or suspense.
Other German words for “dramatic”
Das war eine dramatische Veränderung.
That was a dramatic change.