tragedy

US /ˈtrædʒ.ə.di/
UK /ˈtrædʒ.ə.di/
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1.

Tragödie, Katastrophe

an event causing great suffering, destruction, and distress, such as a serious accident, crime, or natural catastrophe

:
The earthquake was a terrible tragedy for the region.
Das Erdbeben war eine schreckliche Tragödie für die Region.
His sudden death was a great tragedy for his family.
Sein plötzlicher Tod war eine große Tragödie für seine Familie.
2.

Tragödie, Trauerspiel

a play dealing with tragic events and having an unhappy ending, especially one concerning the downfall of the main character

:
Shakespeare's 'Hamlet' is a classic tragedy.
Shakespeares 'Hamlet' ist eine klassische Tragödie.
Ancient Greek tragedies often explored themes of fate and free will.
Antike griechische Tragödien erforschten oft Themen wie Schicksal und freien Willen.