drama

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Derived terms 1.3.2 Translations 2 Czech 2.1 Noun 2.1.1 Related terms 3 Spanish 3.1 Noun

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[edit] Etymology

From Ancient Greek δράμα (drama) "an act, a theatrical act, a play", from δράω (drao) "to act, to take action, to achieve".

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[edit] Noun

drama (plural dramas)

1. A composition, normally in prose, telling a story and intended to be represented by actors impersonating the characters and speaking the dialogue
2. Such a work for television, radio or the cinema (usually one that is not a comedy)
3. Theatrical plays in general
4. A dramatic situation in real life
5. Slang for rumor or lying. Created to "spice up life."

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• drama queen
• dramatic
• dramatical
• dramatically
• dramatics
• dramatism
• dramatist
• dramatization
• dramatize
• melodrama
• Sarah Martin

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[edit] Noun

drama n.

1. drama (composition intended for actors)

[edit] Related terms

• dramatický m.
• dramatik m.
• dramatizovat
• dramaturg m.
• dramaturgie f.

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[edit] Noun

drama m. (plural dramas)

1. drama