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drama
An upsetting, emotional, or tragic event in real life. Often used colloquially for an exaggerated reaction.
Mach doch nicht wegen einer kleinen Meinungsverschiedenheit so ein Drama!
Don't make such a drama out of a small disagreement!
The meaning of 'Drama' depends heavily on the context. If people are talking about literature, theater, or school, it means the literary genre. In everyday life, it usually describes an emotionally upsetting event.
Die Trennung meiner Freunde war ein einziges Drama.
My friends' breakup was nothing but drama.
The expression 'ein Drama aus etwas machen' (to make a drama out of something) is very common and means to react to a small matter in an exaggeratedly emotional way. It is often phrased as a reproach or request.
Du hast nur den Bus verpasst, mach doch kein Drama daraus!
You only missed the bus; don't make a drama out of it!
The use of 'Drama' for an event in everyday life is often colloquial. It can describe a real tragedy (e.g., 'Familiendrama' (family tragedy)), but it is also often used for exaggerated reactions.
Sein Computerabsturz vor der Präsentation war ein echtes Drama.
His computer crash before the presentation was a real drama.
In a literary context, 'Drama' is often used with verbs such as 'lesen' (to read), 'schreiben' (to write), 'analysieren' (to analyze), or 'aufführen' (to perform). The combination 'klassisches Drama' (classical drama) is also very common.
Die Theatergruppe wird nächstes Jahr ein modernes Drama aufführen.
The theater group will perform a modern drama next year.
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'das Stück' and 'das Drama' can both mean a work for the stage. Here, 'Stück' is the more general word: a play can be funny, serious, or sad. As a literary term, 'Drama' means a particular type of stage work and often sounds more serious. In addition, 'Drama' is also used in everyday language for a very emotional or exaggerated event. This is why learners may confuse the words. If you are speaking neutrally about theater, 'Stück' is usually safer. 'Drama' fits when you really mean the literary form or a tragic, emotionally intense situation.
Das Drama im Theater war sehr ernst und endete traurig.
The drama at the theater was very serious and ended sadly.
In der Schule sehen wir morgen ein Stück über Freundschaft.
At school tomorrow, we're going to see a play about friendship.