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malapropism in German

malapropism in German is Malapropismus, Verballhornung, Wortverwechslung.

malapropism in German

Malapropismus
noun
(uncountable) The blundering use of an absurdly inappropriate word or expression in place of a similar-sounding one.
Verballhornung
noun
(uncountable) The blundering use of an absurdly inappropriate word or expression in place of a similar-sounding one.
Wortverwechslung
noun
(uncountable) The blundering use of an absurdly inappropriate word or expression in place of a similar-sounding one.
Wörtervertauschung
noun
(uncountable) The blundering use of an absurdly inappropriate word or expression in place of a similar-sounding one.
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What is "malapropism" in German?

"malapropism" in German is Malapropismus, Verballhornung, Wortverwechslung.

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

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "malapropism": Malapropismus, Verballhornung, Wortverwechslung, Wörtervertauschung.

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