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”
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.