English–German

“tragic” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈtʁaːgɪʃ/

Example

Das war ein tragisches Ereignis.

That was a tragic event.

Illustration for tragisch (tragic)

How to say “tragic” in German

“Tragic” in German is tragisch.

A catastrophe that brings profound human suffering and the sense of a ruined ending.

Full entry for tragisch: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with tragisch

Die Debatte nahm ein tragisches Ende.

The debate came to a tragic end.

Tips for using tragisch

  • Tragisch is stronger than traurig and often describes events, consequences, or situations rather than a person's ordinary sadness.

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