exaggerate in German
exaggerate in German is übertreiben — exaggerate means to make something sound bigger, worse, or more dramatic than it really is.
exaggerate in German
übertreiben
To overstate, to describe more than the fact.
What does "exaggerate" mean?
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verb To make something sound bigger, worse, or more dramatic than it really is.
"He exaggerated how long the queue was, just to make a point."
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exaggerate in a sentence
- He exaggerated how long the queue was, just to make a point.
- Don't exaggerate your symptoms to the doctor — just describe them plainly.
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What is "exaggerate" in German?
"exaggerate" in German is übertreiben. exaggerate means: To make something sound bigger, worse, or more dramatic than it really is.
How do you use "exaggerate" in a sentence?
Example: "He exaggerated how long the queue was, just to make a point." In German, "exaggerate" is übertreiben.
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