English-German translation for "tragic"

"tragic" German translation

tragic
[ˈtrædʒik]adjective | Adjektiv adj

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tragisch, Tragödien… tragisch, unheilvoll, unselig, erschütternd
  • tragisch, Tragödien…
    tragic theatre, theater | TheaterTHEAT
    tragic theatre, theater | TheaterTHEAT
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  • tragic event
    tragisches Ereignis
    tragic event
  • don’t be so tragic about it! familiar, informal | umgangssprachlichumg
    nimms nicht so tragisch!
    don’t be so tragic about it! familiar, informal | umgangssprachlichumg
his death was a tragic thing
his death was a tragic thing
the play has a tragic ending
das Stück endet tragisch
the play has a tragic ending
Die dramatischsten Konsequenzen treten in Afrika auf.
The most tragic consequences are in Africa.
Source: Europarl
Die Nachricht des tragischen Ereignisses löste bei vielen im RuNet Netzwerk Schock und Trauer aus.
As the RuNet learned about the tragic event, many were shocked and saddened.
Source: GlobalVoices
Wo soll man nach einer Erklärung für diese tragische Entwicklung suchen?
Where should one look for an explanation for this tragic evolution?
Source: News-Commentary
Die daraus resultierende und noch immer anhaltende humanitäre Krise ist tragisch.
The ensuing and ongoing humanitarian crisis – – has been tragic.
Source: News-Commentary
Fälle wie diese illustrieren die prekäre Lage der Frauen und des Justizsystems im Iran.
Cases like this expose the tragic circumstances for women and justice in Iran.
Source: GlobalVoices
Aus allen tragischen Vorkommnissen kann man jedoch auch Lehren ziehen.
There is, nonetheless, something to be learned from all tragic events.
Source: Europarl
Die uns vorliegenden Zahlen sind dramatisch in ihrer grausamen Realität.
The harsh and tragic figures are there for all to see.
Source: Europarl
Ein tragisches Ereignis, das am Vortag stattgefunden hatte.
A tragic event that took place in the day before.
Source: GlobalVoices
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