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A form of poem characterized by a solemn and elevated style. It is often addressed to a person or an idea and expresses admiration.
Friedrich Schillers „Ode an die Freude“ wurde von Beethoven vertont.
Friedrich Schiller's 'Ode to Joy' was set to music by Beethoven.
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In a figurative sense, an enthusiastic, often exaggerated speech of praise for someone or something.
Seine Rede war eine einzige Ode an die Verdienste des scheidenden Direktors.
His speech was one big ode to the achievements of the departing director.
An ode is always addressed to someone or something. Therefore, it is almost always used with the preposition 'an' (to) and the accusative.
Der Dichter schrieb eine Ode an die Freiheit.
The poet wrote an ode to freedom.
In its original meaning, 'Ode' (ode) is a technical term from literature. It is used when talking about poems and poetry.
Im Deutschunterricht analysierten wir die Struktur einer klassischen Ode.
In German class, we analyzed the structure of a classical ode.
In a figurative sense, 'Ode' (ode) describes a very enthusiastic speech of praise. It often carries a slight hint of irony, because the praise is perceived as exaggerated.
Der Zeitungsartikel war eine einzige Ode an den neuen Film des Regisseurs.
The newspaper article was one big ode to the director's new film.
hymn / anthem
Both a Hymne and an Ode can express solemn admiration or praise. However, a Hymne is primarily a song and can be sung by a group, while an Ode is a literary form of poetry. Choose Hymne for a song and Ode for an artistic poem.
Die Dichterin schrieb eine Ode an ihre Heimat.
The poet wrote an ode to her homeland.
Die Fans sangen eine Hymne für ihre Mannschaft im Stadion.
The fans sang an anthem for their team in the stadium.
