exaggeration in German
exaggeration in German is Übertreibung — exaggeration means a statement or description that overstates the truth, making something seem bigger or more extreme than it is.
exaggeration in German
Übertreibung
The act of exaggerating; the act of doing or representing in an excessive manner; a going beyond the bounds of truth, reason, or justice; a hyperbolical representation; hyperbole; overstatement.
What does "exaggeration" mean?
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noun A statement or description that overstates the truth, making something seem bigger or more extreme than it is.
"Calling it "the worst day of my life" was a bit of an exaggeration — the bus was just late."
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exaggeration in a sentence
- Calling it "the worst day of my life" was a bit of an exaggeration — the bus was just late.
- It's no exaggeration to say the concert changed how she saw music.
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What is "exaggeration" in German?
"exaggeration" in German is Übertreibung. exaggeration means: A statement or description that overstates the truth, making something seem bigger or more extreme than it is.
How do you use "exaggeration" in a sentence?
Example: "Calling it "the worst day of my life" was a bit of an exaggeration — the bus was just late." In German, "exaggeration" is Übertreibung.
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