das Drama
Translation
drama, play, dramatic event
Examples
Wir haben gestern ein Drama von Schiller gesehen.
We saw a drama by Schiller yesterday.
Mach doch kein Drama daraus!
Don't make a drama out of it!
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) as a drama to describe sth. as a drama You can describe the events as a drama.
to make a drama ((out of sth.)) to make a drama out of sth. Don't make a drama out of a small problem!
Similar Words
Synonyms: Schauspiel, Theaterstück; Antonyms: Komödie (comedy)
Etymology
From Greek 'drama' (action, deed). It's a direct cognate with the English word 'drama'.
Memory Tips
Just like in English, 'Drama' can refer to a play in a theatre or an overly emotional, dramatic situation.