German word

Drama

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈdʁaːma/

Meaning

  • neuter noundrama

Example

Das Drama war sehr bewegend.

The drama was very moving.

Illustration for Drama (drama)

More examples

Am Wochenende habe ich ein Drama im Fernsehen gesehen.

At the weekend, I saw a drama on television.

Core concept

A concentrated sequence of human conflict in which dialogue and scenes make the action feel immediate and emotionally intense.

Common phrases

  • ein Drama sehen

    see a drama

  • ein Drama im Fernsehen sehen

    see a drama on television

Similar words

Film: A filmed visual work commonly watched in cinemas or through streaming services.
Serie: A screen story released in multiple episodes, with the plot developing from one episode to the next.
Schauspiel: A stage work that presents a story through actors performing from a script.
Theater: A building or facility designed for staging theatrical performances.

Definition in German

Eine literarische Gattung, die ernste Handlungen und Konflikte in Szenen und Dialogen darstellt.

Word origin

The German noun comes from Greek drāma through Latin, where it named an action or deed and later a dramatic work.

Usage tips

  • German also uses Drama for a serious film or television story, so the word is not limited to a stage production.

Other meanings

  • playnoun
  • tragedynoun

Opposites

Related words

  • dramatischdramaticadjective
  • Dramatisierungdramatizationnoun

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