English–German
“sarcasm” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/iʁoˈniː/
Example
Seine Ironie war für alle offensichtlich.
His sarcasm was obvious to everyone.
How to say “sarcasm” in German
“Sarcasm” in German is Ironie.
A speaker presents a bright surface while quietly signaling criticism, mockery, or humor.
Example sentences with Ironie
Sie wies auf die Ironie in seinem Bericht hin.
She pointed out the irony in his report.
Tips for using Ironie
- German Ironie usually refers to verbal irony, while English irony also commonly describes an unexpectedly contrasting situation.