dramatisch
Translation
dramatic, theatrical, tense
Examples
Die Situation ist dramatisch.
The situation is dramatic.
Es war eine dramatische Wendung der Ereignisse.
It was a dramatic turn of events.
Grammar Patterns
Predicative: ((sth.)) is dramatic Something is dramatic. The situation is dramatic.
Attributive: a dramatic moment a dramatic moment That was a dramatic moment.
Similar Words
Synonyms: aufregend (exciting), theatralisch (theatrical); Antonyms: undramatisch (undramatic), ruhig (calm)
Etymology
From Greek 'drama' (action, play). The suffix '-isch' forms an adjective, similar to English '-ic'.
Memory Tips
Think of the English word 'drama'. 'Dramatisch' describes something with the intensity of a play.