hyperbole in German
hyperbole in German is Hyperbel, Übertreibung — hyperbole means exaggeration used for effect, not meant to be taken literally.
hyperbole in German
Hyperbel
(uncountable, rhetoric, literature) Deliberate or unintentional overstatement, particularly extreme overstatement.
Übertreibung
(uncountable, rhetoric, literature) Deliberate or unintentional overstatement, particularly extreme overstatement.
What does "hyperbole" mean?
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noun Exaggeration used for effect, not meant to be taken literally.
""I've told you a million times" is hyperbole, not a literal count."
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hyperbole in a sentence
- "I've told you a million times" is hyperbole, not a literal count.
- The ad's claim of "the best pizza in the universe" was pure hyperbole.
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What is "hyperbole" in German?
"hyperbole" in German is Hyperbel, Übertreibung. hyperbole means: Exaggeration used for effect, not meant to be taken literally.
How do you use "hyperbole" in a sentence?
Example: ""I've told you a million times" is hyperbole, not a literal count." In German, "hyperbole" is Hyperbel, Übertreibung.
Are there other ways to say "hyperbole" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "hyperbole": Hyperbel, Übertreibung.
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