B2 verb Neutral

drama

/ˈdrɑː.mə/

A genre of literature or performance intended for the stage, involving conflict and emotion through dialogue and action. It also refers to real-life situations characterized by excitement, intense emotion, or unexpected conflict.

Beispiele

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1

The high school's drama club is preparing for their annual spring production.

The school's theater group is practicing for their yearly stage performance.

2

The scholar's analysis focused on the evolution of Greek drama in the fifth century BCE.

The academic's research examined how Greek theatrical plays developed during that era.

3

I'm really not in the mood for any office drama today, so let's just focus on the project.

I want to avoid interpersonal conflict at work today and concentrate on our tasks.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
drama
Verb
dramatize
Adverb
dramatically
Adjektiv
dramatic
Verwandt
dramatist
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Merkhilfe

Think of the two masks (smiling and crying) often seen in theaters; they represent the two sides of 'drama'.

Schnelles Quiz

The historical ___ depicted the life of Queen Elizabeth I in great detail.

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Beispiele

1

The high school's drama club is preparing for their annual spring production.

everyday

The school's theater group is practicing for their yearly stage performance.

2

The scholar's analysis focused on the evolution of Greek drama in the fifth century BCE.

academic

The academic's research examined how Greek theatrical plays developed during that era.

3

I'm really not in the mood for any office drama today, so let's just focus on the project.

business

I want to avoid interpersonal conflict at work today and concentrate on our tasks.

4

The sudden disappearance of the witness added a layer of drama to the legal proceedings.

formal

The missing witness made the court case much more exciting and unpredictable.

5

Stop making such a big drama out of nothing; it was just a small mistake.

informal

Don't overreact to this tiny error; it's not a serious problem.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
drama
Verb
dramatize
Adverb
dramatically
Adjektiv
dramatic
Verwandt
dramatist

Häufige Kollokationen

family drama conflicts or emotional events within a family
sense of drama a flair for theatrical or exciting behavior
stage a drama to perform a play or create a scene
high drama a situation with intense excitement or tension
workplace drama social conflict among colleagues

Häufige Phrasen

drama queen

a person who habitually overreacts to minor situations

no drama

a request or statement that there should be no trouble or conflict

a touch of drama

a small amount of excitement or theatrical flair

Wird oft verwechselt mit

drama vs dramatic

Drama is the noun referring to the genre or conflict, while dramatic is the adjective used to describe something exciting or sudden.

drama vs dramatization

Drama is the abstract concept or genre; a dramatization is a specific adaptation of a story into a dramatic form.

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Nutzungshinweise

In academic contexts, 'drama' refers specifically to the study of plays. In modern social contexts, it is frequently used to describe unnecessary interpersonal conflict or gossip, often with a negative tone.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often use 'drama' as an adjective (e.g., 'a drama movie') instead of using 'dramatic' or the correct compound noun 'drama film'.

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Merkhilfe

Think of the two masks (smiling and crying) often seen in theaters; they represent the two sides of 'drama'.

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Wortherkunft

From the Greek word 'drāma', meaning 'action' or 'deed', which comes from 'drân' (to do or act).

Grammatikmuster

Uncountable when referring to the art form or general conflict. Countable when referring to a specific play or a specific series of events. Often functions as a noun adjunct (e.g., drama student, drama series).
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Kultureller Kontext

In contemporary internet slang, 'drama' refers to public feuds between influencers or friends, often associated with 'tea' (gossip).

Schnelles Quiz

The historical ___ depicted the life of Queen Elizabeth I in great detail.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: a

Ähnliche Wörter

complement

A2

A thing that completes or brings to perfection something else. In grammar, it refers to a word or phrase that follows a verb and provides more information about the subject or object.

compound

A2

Describes something that is made of two or more separate parts or elements joined together. It is often used to talk about words, sentences, or chemical substances that have multiple components.

conceive

A2

To form an idea, plan, or concept in the mind. It is also the medical term used to describe when a woman becomes pregnant.

confer

A2

To discuss something with other people in order to reach a decision or exchange ideas. It can also mean to officially give an honor, title, or degree to someone.

conform

A2

To behave according to rules, standards, or what is expected by a group of people. It means to fit in or act in a way that matches others.

consecutive

A2

Following one after another in a continuous series without any breaks. It describes things that happen in a logical order, like numbers (1, 2, 3) or days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday).

consistency

A2

Consistency is the quality of always acting or behaving in the same way. it also describes how thick or smooth a liquid or substance is.

disclude

B1

Describing a state where someone or something is left out, omitted, or not allowed to participate in a group or activity. It refers to the condition of being kept apart from a whole or a set.

antiformous

B1

Describes a shape or structure that is curved or folded upwards like an arch. It is most often used in geology and geometry to describe a convex surface.

interspect

B1

Describing a person who is thoughtful and focused on their own internal thoughts and feelings. It refers to the act of looking inward to examine one's own emotions and motives rather than focusing on external things.

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