die Farce
Translation
farce, sham, travesty
Examples
Die Gerichtsverhandlung war eine reine Farce.
The court hearing was a complete farce.
Das politische Theaterstück ist eine Farce.
The political play is a farce.
Grammar Patterns
sth. is a Farce sth. is a farce The whole event was a farce.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Posse, Komödie, Scharade
Etymology
Borrowed from French 'farce', which originally meant 'stuffing' (in a play), and later came to mean a short comedic play.
Memory Tips
It's identical to the English word 'farce' in both spelling and meaning, making it easy to remember.