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dramatic
To a very large and usually negative extent; serious or far-reaching.
Die Situation der Flüchtlinge hat sich im Winter dramatisch verschlechtert.
The situation of the refugees has deteriorated dramatically in winter.
The adjective 'dramatisch' (dramatic) belongs to the word family of 'das Drama' (drama). This connection helps you understand the meanings that relate to suspense, conflict, or theater.
Die Rettungsaktion war sehr dramatisch.
The rescue operation was very dramatic.
You can tell which meaning is intended from the noun: Does it refer to a situation or change (e.g., 'Folgen' (consequences)), to behavior (e.g., 'Geste' (gesture)), or to a work of art (e.g., 'Text' (text))?
Die dramatischen Auswirkungen des Sturms waren überall sichtbar.
The dramatic effects of the storm were visible everywhere.
In the meaning 'schwerwiegend' (serious), 'dramatisch' (dramatic) is often used to describe major changes. Typical combinations are 'dramatische Zunahme' (dramatic increase), 'dramatischer Rückgang' (dramatic decline), or 'dramatische Folgen' (dramatic consequences).
Der Klimawandel hat dramatische Folgen für die Umwelt.
Climate change has dramatic consequences for the environment.
When it comes to theatrical behavior, 'dramatisch' (dramatic) often appears with nouns like 'Geste' (gesture), 'Pause' (pause), or 'Stimme' (voice). It can also be used as an adverb with verbs like 'schildern' (to describe) or 'darstellen' (to portray).
Er machte eine dramatische Pause, bevor er die Neuigkeit verkündete.
He made a dramatic pause before announcing the news.
This meaning of 'dramatisch' (dramatic) is used almost exclusively in the technical language of literary or theater studies. It is very rare in everyday language.
Der Kurs behandelt die dramatische Dichtung der Weimarer Klassik.
The course covers the dramatic poetry of Weimar Classicism.
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'erheblich' and 'dramatisch' can both describe a major change or a large extent. 'erheblich' sounds factual and more neutral: it simply says that something is clearly large or important. 'dramatisch' is stronger and often has a negative or serious tone. It is especially appropriate when a development is sudden, serious, or worrying. For normal large differences, 'erheblich' is often more precise; for serious crises or strong negative changes, 'dramatisch' fits better.
In der Nacht hat sich der Zustand des Patienten dramatisch verschlechtert.
During the night, the patient's condition deteriorated dramatically.
Durch die neue Software spart Amira erheblich Zeit bei der Arbeit.
Thanks to the new software, Amira saves a considerable amount of time at work.