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satirical
In the style of satire; mocking and exaggerating in order to criticize and ridicule people, events, or social conditions.
Der Autor schrieb einen satirischen Artikel über die aktuelle politische Lage.
The author wrote a satirical article about the current political situation.
The adjective 'satirisch' (satirical) derives directly from the noun 'die Satire' (satire). A satire is an art form that criticizes through mockery and exaggeration.
Sein neues Buch ist eine gelungene Satire auf die moderne Arbeitswelt.
His new book is a successful satire on the modern working world.
'Satirisch' (satirical) often describes texts or works of art. Common combinations are: 'ein satirischer Roman' (a satirical novel), 'ein satirischer Film' (a satirical film), 'ein satirischer Kommentar' (a satirical commentary), or 'eine satirische Zeichnung' (a satirical drawing).
Die Zeitung ist bekannt für ihre satirischen Karikaturen.
The newspaper is known for its satirical cartoons.
The word can also be used as an adverb to describe how something is portrayed or criticized. It then appears with the verb.
Der Kabarettist hat die Regierungspolitik satirisch kommentiert.
The cabaret artist commented satirically on the government's policies.
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'ernst' and 'satirisch' can seem opposite when a topic is presented or discussed. 'ernst' means that something is treated without joking, without mockery, and with a serious attitude. 'satirisch' means that something is shown with exaggeration and mockery, often in order to criticize. A satirical text can have a serious topic, but its form is not directly serious; instead, it is mocking and exaggerated. For factual conversations, 'ernst' fits; for critical jokes, cartoons, or certain kinds of texts, 'satirisch' fits.
Der Artikel beschreibt die Politik satirisch und übertreibt viele Szenen absichtlich.
The article describes the politics satirically and deliberately exaggerates many scenes.
Du solltest die Verletzung ernst nehmen und heute nicht trainieren.
You should take the injury seriously and not train today.