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
uncountable: figure of speech
What does "metaphor" mean?
-
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.