German word

dramatisch

Pronunciation

IPA/dʁaˈmaːtɪʃ/

Meaning

  • adjectivedramatic

Example

Das war eine dramatische Veränderung.

That was a dramatic change.

Illustration for dramatisch (dramatic)

More examples

Die Szene war eine dramatische Inszenierung.

The scene was a dramatic staging.

Core concept

A stage-like event rises above the ordinary and grips attention through heightened feeling.

Common phrases

  • dramatisches Ende

    dramatic ending

  • dramatische Szene

    dramatic scene

  • dramatische Wirkung

    dramatic effect

Similar words

stark: Powerful in force or degree and plainly evident.
heftig: Marked by fierce movement, strong emotion, or vigorous action.
plötzlich: Occurring abruptly rather than gradually.
deutlich: Clearly noticeable as a difference or change.

Definition in German

An die Bühne oder Inszenierung erinnernd; eindrucksvoll und gefühlsbetont, sodass es starke Emotionen hervorruft.

Word origin

German "dramatisch" comes from Latin "dramaticus", ultimately from Greek "drāma" meaning an action or play, and extends from drama to emotionally striking events.

Usage tips

  • In "dramatische Veränderung", "dramatisch" can mean "drastic", so English "drastic change" may fit better when radical extent is intended.

Other meanings

  • drasticadjective
  • dramaticallyadverb

Opposites

Related words

  • dramatisierendramatizeverb
  • Dramatisierungdramatizationnoun
  • Dramadramanoun

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