English–German
“ironic” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/iˈʁoːnɪʃ/
Example
Seine ironische Bemerkung kam bei ihr nicht gut an.
His ironic remark did not go over well with her.
How to say “ironic” in German
“Ironic” in German is ironisch.
Words point one way while the speaker's real judgment points the other way.
Example sentences with ironisch
Sie antwortete mit ironischem Unterton.
She replied with an ironic undertone.
Tips for using ironisch
- Ironisch can describe irony without strong hostility, whereas sarkastisch usually suggests sharper, more openly biting mockery.