understate in Bulgarian
understate in Bulgarian is премълчавам, омаловажавам — understate means to describe something as smaller or less important than it really is.
understate in Bulgarian
премълчавам
Pronounced: premalchavam
(transitive) To state (something) with less completeness than needed; to minimise or downplay.
омаловажавам
Pronounced: omalovazhavam
To state a quantity that is too low.
What does "understate" mean?
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verb To describe something as smaller or less important than it really is.
"To call this decision a calculated bet understates the risk; it is a Hail Mary pass."
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verb To describe something in a deliberately flat way for ironic effect.
"She is the queen of understatement: she understated her critique masterfully."
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verb To give a number or amount that is lower than the true figure.
"The company had been understating its liabilities for years."
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understate in a sentence
- To call this decision a calculated bet understates the risk; it is a Hail Mary pass.
- She is the queen of understatement: she understated her critique masterfully.
- The company had been understating its liabilities for years.
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What is "understate" in Bulgarian?
"understate" in Bulgarian is премълчавам, омаловажавам. understate means: To describe something as smaller or less important than it really is.
How do you pronounce премълчавам?
"understate" in Bulgarian is премълчавам, pronounced "premalchavam".
Are there other ways to say "understate" in Bulgarian?
Yes — Bulgarian has 2 translations listed for "understate": премълчавам, омаловажавам.
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