tragedy — an event causing great suffering, destruction, or distress
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an event causing great suffering, destruction, or distress
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtrædʒədi/
Korean meaning: 비극, 참사
Korean pronunciation: **트**래져디
Example Sentences
- The real tragedy is that he spent his entire paycheck on cryptocurrency right before the crash.
- It would be a tragedy if this amazing pizza gets cold while we're taking photos for Instagram.
- The oil spill was an environmental tragedy that took years to recover from.
tragedy
NOUN//ˈtrædʒədi//
an event causing great suffering, destruction, or distress
an event causing great suffering, destruction, or distress
No strategy or majesty could prevent this tragedy
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
그리스 연극에서 염소를 제물로 바치며 부른 슬픈 노래에서 유래된 단어입니다. 고대 그리스의 디오니소스 축제에서 염소를 희생하며 신에게 바치는 합창곡이 비극의 시작이 되었습니다.
🎵Rhyme
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📝Examples
“The real tragedy is that he spent his entire paycheck on cryptocurrency right before the crash.”
“It would be a tragedy if this amazing pizza gets cold while we're taking photos for Instagram.”
“The oil spill was an environmental tragedy that took years to recover from.”
“My mom considers it a personal tragedy when the Wi-Fi goes down for more than five minutes.”
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