English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology
FreeDict.com

metaphor in Afrikaans

metaphor in Afrikaans is metafoor — metaphor means a figure of speech that describes something by calling it another thing, implying a comparison without using "like" or "as".

metaphor in Afrikaans

metafoor
noun
uncountable: figure of speech

What does "metaphor" mean?

  1. noun A figure of speech that describes something by calling it another thing, implying a comparison without using "like" or "as".
    ""Time is a thief" is a metaphor, not a literal statement."

metaphor in a sentence

  • "Time is a thief" is a metaphor, not a literal statement.
  • The poem is full of metaphor, comparing grief to a heavy stone.

Common Afrikaans translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "metaphor" in Afrikaans?

"metaphor" in Afrikaans is metafoor. metaphor means: A figure of speech that describes something by calling it another thing, implying a comparison without using "like" or "as".

How do you use "metaphor" in a sentence?

Example: ""Time is a thief" is a metaphor, not a literal statement." In Afrikaans, "metaphor" is metafoor.

Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.
Translations from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA · example sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR.