pyrrhisch

Pyrrhic (as in a Pyrrhic victory)

English translations

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    pyrrhic

Word details

German meaning
In der Metrik ein Versfuß aus zwei unbetonten Silben; auch: ein leerer, wertloser Sieg.
English meaning
Pyrrhic
German example
Der Sieg war pyrrhisch, da er mit hohen Verlusten verbunden war.
English example
The victory was pyrrhic, as it came at a great cost.

Example sentences with “pyrrhisch”

  1. Der Sieg war ein pyrrhischer Erfolg. (The victory was a Pyrrhic victory.)

Frequently asked questions

What is the origin of the word 'pyrrhisch'?

It refers to King Pyrrhus of Epirus, who suffered such heavy losses in battle that he could not afford to win again.