Satire
dieNounsatire
English translations
- 01
satire
Word details
- German meaning
- Eine Kunstform, die durch Übertreibung und Ironie Kritik an Personen oder Zuständen übt.
- English meaning
- Satire
- Synonym
- Spott, Ironie
- German example
- Die Satire entlarvt die Schwächen der Politik.
- English example
- The satire exposes the weaknesses of politics.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- die
- Singular Form
- die Satire
- Plural Form
- die Satiren
Related words
- Realsatire
Real satire refers to the satirical representation of reality, which is so absurd that it is hardly distinguishable from reality.
- Spottgedicht
satire
- Spottgedicht
Satirical poem
- Kabarett
Cabaret
Example sentences with “Satire”
Das Buch ist eine beißende Satire. (The book is a biting satire.)
Frequently asked questions
Is 'Satire' a feminine noun?
Yes, 'die Satire' is a feminine noun. The plural is 'die Satiren'.