irony
US /ˈaɪ.rə.ni/
UK /ˈaɪ.rə.ni/
1.
ironie
the expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect
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The irony of the situation was that the fire station burned down.
De ironie van de situatie was dat de brandweerkazerne afbrandde.
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He used irony to make his point more impactful.
Hij gebruikte ironie om zijn punt impactvoller te maken.
2.
ironie, speling van het lot
a state of affairs or an event that seems deliberately contrary to what one expects and is often amusing as a result
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It was a strange irony that the rich man died penniless.
Het was een vreemde ironie dat de rijke man straatarm stierf.
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The irony of the situation was not lost on him.
De ironie van de situatie ontging hem niet.