ironically

aɪˈrɑːnɪkli
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Translation of ironically into German

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Adverb

1.

sarcasm

using words to convey a meaning opposite to their literal meaning
  • She said ironically, 'Oh great, just what I needed!'Sie sagte ironisch, 'Oh toll, genau das, was ich brauchte!'
2.

unexpected result

in a way that is opposite to what was expected
  • Ironically, the fire station burned down.Ironischerweise brannte die Feuerwache ab.
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Expressions with ironically: examples in English and translations in German

ironischerweise
ausgerechnet
Ironically enough, the fire station burned down.

Synonyms and analogies of ironically in English

Examples of ironically in a sentence

  • He ironically commented on the 'beautiful' weather during the storm.
  • Ironically, the mentor admitted she had doubts.
  • Ironically, sales dropped after the product was labeled essential.

Translations of "ironically" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adverb
ironischerweiseadv.

The weather forecast predicted sunshine; ironically, it snowed all day instead.

Die Wettervorhersage kündigte Sonnenschein an; ironischerweise schneite es den ganzen Tag.

ironischadv.

The timing could not be better, literally and ironically speaking.

Das Timing könnte, wortwörtlich und ironisch gesprochen, nicht besser sein.

ausgerechnetadv.

They wanted a relaxing vacation; ironically, the hotel was fully booked.

Sie wollten einen erholsamen Urlaub; ausgerechnet war das Hotel komplett ausgebucht.

paradoxerweiseadv.

She offered the best advice; ironically, she was struggling with her own problems.

Sie gab die besten Ratschläge; paradoxerweise kämpfte sie selbst mit ihren eigenen Problemen.

witzigerweiseadv.

and ironically, we have a new glass-ceiling closet.

Und witzigerweise haben wir einen neuen Schrank mit Glasdecke.

ironisiertadv.

The electronical extension ironically becomes an end in itself.

Die mediale Erweitung ironisiert sich somit selbst, wird zum Selbstzweck.

selbstironischadv.

Jazz singer Michael Bublé is ironically promoting Pepsi's sparkling water Bubly.

Jazz Sänger Michael Bublé wirbt selbstironisch für Pepsis sparkling water Bubly.

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ironically: Examples and translations in context

She expected an exciting adventure; ironically, they just ended up watching movies.

Sie rechnete mit einem aufregenden Abenteuer; ironischerweise schauten sie am Ende nur Filme.

Residents made a noise about airplane noise, ironically, during every community forum.

Anwohner machten viel Aufhebens um den Fluglärm, ironischerweise bei jeder Bürgerversammlung.

They resolved to eat healthy; ironically, they ended up ordering pizza every night.

Sie nahmen sich vor, gesund zu essen; ironischerweise bestellten sie jeden Abend Pizza.

It also says, ironically, that you are incapable of learning.

Ironischerweise besagt es auch, daß Du unfähig bist zu lernen.

The breaking point came one morning when, ironically, I overslept.

Der Höhepunkt kam eines Morgens, als ich ironischerweise verschlief.

Everything about the business was really in support of family, ironically.

Das Geschäft war ironischerweise nur dazu da, um die Familie zu unterstützen.

So ironically, the whole solution was there right in the opening scene.

Ironischerweise war die Lösung schon in der ersten Szene präsent.

Although, ironically, the results of your patience must be efficient product.

Ironischerweise muss das Ergebnis unserer Geduld ein schnell wirksames Produkt sein.

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ironically enough
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