Meaning of the German Word "Tragödie"

Tragödie

tragedy

An event causing great suffering, destruction, and distress.

Example Sentence

Der plötzliche Tod des jungen Schauspielers war eine Tragödie.

Other Meanings of This Word

A serious play with a sad ending.

B2Noun

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Definition: An event causing great suffering, destruction, and distress.

Word Information

What is the CEFR level of the word "Tragödie"?

B2

What grammatical category does "Tragödie" have?

Noun

Which vocabulary topic does "Tragödie" belong to?

Abstract