Bisaya · Cebuano · Vocabulary
Ironiya
ironynoun
- Alternative meanings
A form of expression in which someone says something but implies the opposite, sometimes with humor or criticism.
- Pronunciation
ee-ro-NEE-ya
- Root and affixes
Adapted loanword from ironía/irony, used in language, literature, and conversation.
- Variants or conjugations
ironiya; irony; pasumbingay
- Related words and expressions
humor, sarcasm, language, mockery, criticism
- Meaning and usage notes
“Ironiya” works for the concept of irony. For an indirect or figurative expression, “pasumbingay” may fit depending on context.
criticismhumorlanguage
Naay ironiya sa iyang gisulti.
There is irony in what he said.
Gigamit niya ang ironiya aron ipakita ang problema.
He used irony to show the problem.