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What Does Tragedy Mean?

Noun

  • A sad story or play where something bad happens to the main character.
  • A type of story that shows how people can face very hard times.
  • An event that causes a lot of sadness or loss, like an accident.

Tragedy — Full Explanation

A tragedy is something very sad that happens, like when someone gets hurt or something bad happens to people.

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Tragedy Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
त्रासदी

trasadi

दुख

dukh

दुखद घटना

dukhad ghatna

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tragedy

What does 'tragedy' mean?
A tragedy is a very sad event or story where something bad happens, often to a person who is important.
How do you pronounce 'tragedy'?
You say 'tragedy' like this: TRAJ-uh-dee.
What is the origin of the word 'tragedy'?
The word 'tragedy' comes from the Greek word 'tragodia', which means 'goat song'. It was used to describe sad plays in ancient times.
What is the meaning of 'tragedy' in Kannada?
The word 'tragedy' in Kannada is 'ದುಃಖದ ಕಥೆ' (Duḥkhada kathe).