symbolic in German
symbolic in German is symbolisch, symbolträchtig — symbolic means serving as a symbol; representing something beyond its literal meaning.
symbolic in German
symbolisch
Pertaining to a symbol.
symbolisch
Implicitly representing or referring to another thing.
symbolträchtig
Implicitly representing or referring to another thing.
What does "symbolic" mean?
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adj Serving as a symbol; representing something beyond its literal meaning.
"The handshake was a symbolic gesture of peace between the two leaders."
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symbolic in a sentence
- The handshake was a symbolic gesture of peace between the two leaders.
- Her donation was largely symbolic, meant to draw attention to the cause.
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What is "symbolic" in German?
"symbolic" in German is symbolisch, symbolträchtig. symbolic means: Serving as a symbol; representing something beyond its literal meaning.
How do you use "symbolic" in a sentence?
Example: "The handshake was a symbolic gesture of peace between the two leaders." In German, "symbolic" is symbolisch, symbolträchtig.
Are there other ways to say "symbolic" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "symbolic": symbolisch, symbolträchtig.
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