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platitude in German

platitude in German is Plattitüde, Floskel, Gemeinplatz — platitude means an often-quoted saying that is supposed to be meaningful but has become unoriginal or hackneyed through overuse.

platitude in German

Plattitüde

noun

(countable) An often-quoted saying that is supposed to be meaningful but has become unoriginal or hackneyed through overuse.

Floskel

noun

(countable) An often-quoted saying that is supposed to be meaningful but has become unoriginal or hackneyed through overuse.

Gemeinplatz

noun

(countable) An often-quoted saying that is supposed to be meaningful but has become unoriginal or hackneyed through overuse.

Klischee

noun

(countable) An often-quoted saying that is supposed to be meaningful but has become unoriginal or hackneyed through overuse.

Plattitüde

noun

(uncountable) Unoriginality; triteness.

Banalität

noun

(uncountable) Unoriginality; triteness.

Abgedroschenheit

noun

(uncountable) Unoriginality; triteness.

Binse

noun

(uncountable) Unoriginality; triteness.

Binsenwahrheit

noun

(uncountable) Unoriginality; triteness.

Binsenweisheit

noun

(uncountable) Unoriginality; triteness.

What does "platitude" mean?

noun An often-quoted saying that is supposed to be meaningful but has become unoriginal or hackneyed through overuse.
noun A claim that is trivially true, to the point of being uninteresting.
noun Flatness; lack of change, activity, or deviation.
noun Unoriginality; triteness.

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Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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What is "platitude" in German?

"platitude" in German is Plattitüde, Floskel, Gemeinplatz. platitude means: An often-quoted saying that is supposed to be meaningful but has become unoriginal or hackneyed through overuse.

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

Yes — German has 9 translations listed for "platitude": Plattitüde, Floskel, Gemeinplatz, Klischee, Banalität, Abgedroschenheit.

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