proverbial in German
proverbial in German is sprichwörtlich, proverbial — proverbial means referred to in, or resembling, a well-known proverb or saying.
proverbial in German
sprichwörtlich
proverbial
sprichwörtlich
Widely known; famous; stereotypical.
What does "proverbial" mean?
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adj Referred to in, or resembling, a well-known proverb or saying.
"He was the proverbial fish out of water at the gala."
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adj Widely known; commonly recognized as typical of something.
"His generosity is proverbial among his colleagues."
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proverbial in a sentence
- He was the proverbial fish out of water at the gala.
- She hit the proverbial nail on the head.
- His generosity is proverbial among his colleagues.
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What is "proverbial" in German?
"proverbial" in German is sprichwörtlich, proverbial. proverbial means: Referred to in, or resembling, a well-known proverb or saying.
How do you use "proverbial" in a sentence?
Example: "He was the proverbial fish out of water at the gala." In German, "proverbial" is sprichwörtlich, proverbial.
Are there other ways to say "proverbial" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "proverbial": sprichwörtlich, proverbial.
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