irony
intermediateB2/ˈaɪrəni/ · i-ro-ny
A state of affairs or an event that seems deliberately contrary to what one expects and is often amusing as a result.
Meanings
A state of affairs or an event that seems deliberately contrary to what one expects and is often amusing as a result.
ایسی حالت یا واقعہ جو اس کے برعکس ہوتا ہے جس کی ایک شخص توقع کرتا ہے اور اکثر اس کے نتیجے میں مزاحیہ ہوتا ہے۔
آئرنی
airni
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- verbal irony
- situational irony
- dramatic irony
Example Sentences
It was a case of ironic timing when the fire station burned down.
یہ ایک تضاد کی بات تھی جب فائرفائٹر اسٹیشن جل گیا۔
Yeh aik tazad ki baat thi jab fire station jal gaya.
Her cheerful voice was in ironic contrast to the gloomy news.
اس کی خوش آواز اداس خبر کے ساتھ تضاد میں تھی۔
Us ki khush aawaz udaas khabar ke sath tazad mein thi.
The irony of the situation was not lost on anyone.
اس صورت حال کا تضاد کسی سے بھی نہیں بچا۔
Is soorat haal ka tazad kisi se bhi nahi bacha.
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💡 Memory Tip
Remember that irony is when life seems to play tricks on our expectations.
Imagine a fire truck getting stuck in traffic on its way to a fire.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
زندگی کا کیا عجب کھیل ہے، ہر پل استہزاء جیسا۔
Zindagi ka kya ajab khel hai, har pal istihza jaisa.
What a strange game life is, each moment feels like mockery.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
گھر کے بھید گھر ہی میں رہتے ہیں۔
Ghar ke bhed ghar hi mein rehte hain.
The secrets of a house stay within the house.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Greek "eironeia" — dissimulation, feigned ignorance
First known use: 14th century
The word 'irony' has its roots in the Greek word 'eironeia' which translates to feigned ignorance or dissimulation. Over time, it evolved in the English language during the late Middle Ages to denote a mode of expression where the intended meaning differs from the literal meaning.