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satire
An art form that uses mockery, irony, exaggeration, or humor to criticize or ridicule people, events, or social conditions. The term can refer both to the genre and to an individual work.
Die wöchentliche Fernsehsendung ist eine bissige Satire auf die aktuelle Politik.
The weekly TV show is a biting satire on current politics.
To name the target of the satire, the preposition 'auf' followed by the accusative is used. So you speak of 'einer Satire auf etwas/jemanden' (a satire on something/someone).
Der Artikel ist eine gelungene Satire auf die moderne Arbeitswelt.
The article is a successful satire on the modern working world.
Satire is often combined with descriptive adjectives that characterize its effect or tone. Common examples are 'bissige' (biting), 'treffende' (apt/pointed), 'politische' (political), or 'gesellschaftliche' (social) Satire.
Er ist bekannt für seine bissigen Satiren über das Leben in der Großstadt.
He is known for his biting satires about life in the big city.
'Satire' (satire) can refer both to the entire genre and to an individual work such as a text, a film, or a drawing. The context makes clear what is meant.
Ich lese gerne politische Satiren in Zeitungen.
I like reading political satires in newspapers.
comedy
Satire and comedy can both be funny works. With satire, mockery and criticism of people or social conditions are the main focus, while comedy focuses on entertainment and laughter. For a work that is primarily critical, Satire is the better choice; for lighthearted entertainment, Komödie is more appropriate.
Der Film ist eine Satire, die das Verhalten der Politiker verspottet.
The film is a satire that mocks the politicians' behavior.
Der Film ist eine Komödie, die das Publikum mit einer heiteren Geschichte unterhält.
The film is a comedy that entertains the audience with a lighthearted story.
