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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.
ironic
Ironically, the effect arises from the contrast between the literal wording and the intended meaning. Satirical is an exaggerated, mocking form of criticism aimed at people, events, or social conditions. Use ironisch for a single indirect statement and satirisch for a deliberately exaggerated critical portrayal.
Die satirische Sendung stellte die langen Wartezeiten mit einem übertrieben glücklichen Bahnchef lächerlich dar.
The satirical show ridiculed the long waiting times by portraying a railway executive who was exaggeratedly happy.
Auf die Frage nach dem verspäteten Zug antwortete sie ironisch: „Der Fahrplan ist heute besonders zuverlässig.“
When asked about the delayed train, she replied ironically, “The schedule is especially reliable today.”
