English–German
“tragedy” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/tʁaˈgøːdi̯ə/
Example
Sein Fehler war eine Tragödie.
His mistake was a tragedy.
How to say “tragedy” in German
“Tragedy” in German is Tragödie.
A human story moves from serious conflict toward ruin, whether presented in a theater or used for a disastrous event.
Example sentences with Tragödie
Die Feier schlug plötzlich in eine Tragödie um.
The celebration suddenly turned into a tragedy.
Tips for using Tragödie
- Calling an ordinary mishap eine Tragödie sounds strongly emotional in German, while a major disaster can naturally receive this label.