parody
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parody
A comic or satirical imitation of a well-known work, style, or person that exaggerates their typical features in order to create a comic effect.
Der Film ist eine gelungene Parodie auf klassische Spionage-Thriller.
The film is a successful parody of classic spy thrillers.
parody
A ridiculous or miserable imitation of something that does not do justice to the original. Often used to criticize a lack of seriousness or quality.
Die Gerichtsverhandlung war eine reine Parodie auf die Gerechtigkeit.
The trial was a pure parody of justice.
'Parodie' (parody) is almost always used with the preposition 'auf' and the accusative to name the original being parodied. The structure is: eine Parodie auf jemanden/etwas (a parody of someone/something).
Die Show enthielt eine witzige Parodie auf den Präsidenten.
The show included a funny parody of the president.
The meaning of the word depends on the tone. A 'gelungene Parodie' (successful parody) is art (meaning 1). A 'reine Parodie' (pure parody) or 'bloße Parodie' (mere parody) is a negative criticism and means a bad, ridiculous imitation (meaning 2).
Die Komiker zeigten eine brillante Parodie auf die letzte Casting-Show.
The comedians performed a brilliant parody of the latest talent show.
In an artistic context, 'Parodie' (parody) is often combined with verbs such as 'machen' (to make), 'schreiben' (to write), or 'drehen' (to shoot/film). Typical adjectives are 'gelungen' (successful), 'witzig' (funny), or 'treffend' (apt).
Die Studentengruppe will eine Parodie auf berühmte Werbespots drehen.
The student group wants to shoot a parody of famous commercials.
In the negative, figurative meaning, 'Parodie' (parody) is often connected with abstract, serious concepts in order to criticize their disregard. Typical expressions are 'eine Parodie auf Gerechtigkeit' (a parody of justice), '... auf Demokratie' (... of democracy), or '... auf Seriosität' (... of seriousness/professionalism).
Ohne Beweise war der Prozess eine Parodie auf einen Rechtsstaat.
Without evidence, the trial was a parody of the rule of law.
satire
Satire and parody can both be humorous and critical. However, a parody imitates a specific well-known work, style, or person, whereas satire primarily criticizes conditions, behavior, or social problems. When recognizable imitation is involved, Parodie is the better choice.
Die Sendung ist eine Parodie und ahmt eine bekannte Nachrichtensendung übertrieben nach.
The show is a parody that exaggeratedly imitates a well-known news program.
Die Sendung ist eine Satire und kritisiert die Bürokratie in der Stadt.
The show is a satire that criticizes the bureaucracy in the city.
