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allegorical in German

allegorical in German is allegorisch, sinnbildlich — allegorical means relating to or containing allegory, a story or image in which characters and events stand for deeper ideas.

allegorical in German

allegorisch
adj
of, relating to, or containing allegory
sinnbildlich
adj
of, relating to, or containing allegory

What does "allegorical" mean?

  1. adjective Relating to or containing allegory, a story or image in which characters and events stand for deeper ideas.
    "The novel is an allegorical tale about power and greed."
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allegorical in a sentence

  • The novel is an allegorical tale about power and greed.
  • Critics read the painting as an allegorical portrait of justice.

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What is "allegorical" in German?
"allegorical" in German is allegorisch, sinnbildlich. allegorical means: Relating to or containing allegory, a story or image in which characters and events stand for deeper ideas.
How do you use "allegorical" in a sentence?
Example: "The novel is an allegorical tale about power and greed." In German, "allegorical" is allegorisch, sinnbildlich.
Are there other ways to say "allegorical" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "allegorical": allegorisch, sinnbildlich.
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