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sarkasmus
/zaʁˈkas.mʊs/Recordings stay in your browser and are never uploaded.
noun
ironic mockery used to convey contempt or humor
Often the opposite of the literal words; tone matters.
Examples
Der Schuh-Witz ist leichter Sarkasmus über Kulturkonflikt.
The shoe joke works as light sarcasm about culture clash.
Sarkasmus kann gemein klingen, wenn man den Ton verpasst.
Sarcasm can sound mean if listeners miss the tone.
Er erklärte eher mit Humor als mit reinem Sarkasmus.
He explained the line with humor rather than pure sarcasm.