tragisch
Translation
tragic, sad
Examples
Es war ein tragischer Unfall.
It was a tragic accident.
Die Geschichte hat ein tragisches Ende.
The story has a tragic ending.
Grammar Patterns
(tragic + Noun) tragic ... That was a tragic mistake.
(sth. is tragic) sth. is tragic His fate is truly tragic.
Similar Words
Synonyms: dramatisch, traurig; Antonyms: komisch, glücklich
Etymology
From Greek 'tragikós', related to tragedy.
Memory Tips
Connects to the English word 'tragedy'. Think of a Greek tragedy play.