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    Ironiya (en. Irony)

    /iˈɾon.bija/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A type of statement that contains a contradiction to what is expected.
    Sometimes, his irony is not understood by others.
    Minsan, ang kanyang ironiya ay hindi nauunawaan ng iba.
    A situation where the outcome is opposite to what is expected.
    The beauty of irony lies in the unexpected events.
    Ang kagandahan ng ironiya ay nakasalalay sa mga hindi inaasahang pangyayari.
    The use of language in a way that the true meaning is opposite to the literal meaning.
    His words are full of irony, often painful in truth.
    Ang kanyang mga salita ay puno ng ironiya, na madalas ay masakit sa katotohanan.

    Etymology

    Originating from the Greek 'eironeia', meaning pretense or denial.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    irony of fate
    A situation that contains unexpected events that are opposite to what is expected.
    ironiya ng kapalaran

    Related Words

    sarcasm
    A form of irony that aims to mock or ridicule.
    sarcasm
    parira
    A type of expression that indicates a difference between expectation and outcome.
    parira

    Slang Meanings

    Joke
    Wow, you're really good at irony, it's funny!
    Naku, ang galing mo talagang mag-ironiya, nakakatuwa!
    Sarcastic remarks
    That's how he is, he always has irony in his words, it's like he's being sarcastic.
    Ganyan siya, laging may ironiya sa kanyang mga sinasabi, parang sarcastic siya.
    Nonsense
    Why did you say that? It’s such a huge irony, I thought you were serious.
    Bakit ganyan ang sinabi mo? Parang ang laki ng ironiya, akala ko seryoso ka.