conceit in German
conceit in German is Concetto, Einfall, Eingebung — conceit means an excessively high opinion of oneself; vanity.
conceit in German
Concetto
(countable, rhetoric, literature) An ingenious expression or metaphorical idea, especially in extended form or used as a literary or rhetorical device. [from 16th c.]
Einfall
(countable, rhetoric, literature) An ingenious expression or metaphorical idea, especially in extended form or used as a literary or rhetorical device. [from 16th c.]
Eingebung
(countable, rhetoric, literature) An ingenious expression or metaphorical idea, especially in extended form or used as a literary or rhetorical device. [from 16th c.]
Konzept
(countable, rhetoric, literature) An ingenious expression or metaphorical idea, especially in extended form or used as a literary or rhetorical device. [from 16th c.]
Arroganz
(uncountable) Overly high self-esteem; vain pride; hubris. [from 17th c.]
Dünkel
(uncountable) Overly high self-esteem; vain pride; hubris. [from 17th c.]
Eigendünkel
(uncountable) Overly high self-esteem; vain pride; hubris. [from 17th c.]
Einbildung
(uncountable) Overly high self-esteem; vain pride; hubris. [from 17th c.]
Eingebildetheit
(uncountable) Overly high self-esteem; vain pride; hubris. [from 17th c.]
Krattel
(uncountable) Overly high self-esteem; vain pride; hubris. [from 17th c.]
What does "conceit" mean?
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noun An excessively high opinion of oneself; vanity.
"His conceit made him impossible to work with."
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noun A clever or fanciful idea, especially one used as a literary device.
"The novel is built around the conceit that the narrator is already dead."
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conceit in a sentence
- His conceit made him impossible to work with.
- Despite his fame, he showed no trace of conceit.
- The novel is built around the conceit that the narrator is already dead.
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What is "conceit" in German?
"conceit" in German is Concetto, Einfall, Eingebung. conceit means: An excessively high opinion of oneself; vanity.
How do you use "conceit" in a sentence?
Example: "His conceit made him impossible to work with." In German, "conceit" is Concetto, Einfall, Eingebung.
Are there other ways to say "conceit" in German?
Yes — German has 10 translations listed for "conceit": Concetto, Einfall, Eingebung, Konzept, Arroganz, Dünkel.
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