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fib in German

fib in German is Fabulation, Fantasiegeschichte, Flunkerei — fib means a small, usually harmless lie.

fib in German

Fabulation
noun
(informal) A lie, especially one that is more or less inconsequential.
Fantasiegeschichte
noun
(informal) A lie, especially one that is more or less inconsequential.
Flunkerei
noun
(informal) A lie, especially one that is more or less inconsequential.
Schwindelei
noun
(informal) A lie, especially one that is more or less inconsequential.
flunkern
verb
(informal, intransitive) To lie, especially more or less inconsequentially.
fabulieren
verb
(informal, intransitive) To lie, especially more or less inconsequentially.
lügen
verb
(informal, intransitive) To lie, especially more or less inconsequentially.
schwindeln
verb
(informal, intransitive) To lie, especially more or less inconsequentially.

What does "fib" mean?

  1. noun A small, usually harmless lie.
    "He told a little fib about finishing his homework."
  2. verb To tell a small, harmless lie.
    "She fibbed about her age on the form."

fib in a sentence

  • He told a little fib about finishing his homework.
  • She fibbed about her age on the form.

Similar words in German

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "fib" in German?

"fib" in German is Fabulation, Fantasiegeschichte, Flunkerei. fib means: A small, usually harmless lie.

How do you use "fib" in a sentence?

Example: "He told a little fib about finishing his homework." In German, "fib" is Fabulation, Fantasiegeschichte, Flunkerei.

Are there other ways to say "fib" in German?

Yes — German has 8 translations listed for "fib": Fabulation, Fantasiegeschichte, Flunkerei, Schwindelei, flunkern, fabulieren.

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