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trite in German

trite in German is banal, abgedroschen, nichtssagend — trite means overused to the point of being boring or meaningless; unoriginal.

trite in German

banal
adj
Often in reference to a word or phrase: used so many times that it is commonplace, or no longer interesting or effective; worn out, hackneyed.
abgedroschen
adj
Often in reference to a word or phrase: used so many times that it is commonplace, or no longer interesting or effective; worn out, hackneyed.
nichtssagend
adj
Often in reference to a word or phrase: used so many times that it is commonplace, or no longer interesting or effective; worn out, hackneyed.
platt
adj
Often in reference to a word or phrase: used so many times that it is commonplace, or no longer interesting or effective; worn out, hackneyed.

What does "trite" mean?

  1. adjective Overused to the point of being boring or meaningless; unoriginal.
    "The speech was full of trite phrases like "at the end of the day.""

trite in a sentence

  • The speech was full of trite phrases like "at the end of the day."
  • Critics found the film's ending predictable and trite.

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "trite" in German?

"trite" in German is banal, abgedroschen, nichtssagend. trite means: Overused to the point of being boring or meaningless; unoriginal.

How do you use "trite" in a sentence?

Example: "The speech was full of trite phrases like "at the end of the day."" In German, "trite" is banal, abgedroschen, nichtssagend.

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

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "trite": banal, abgedroschen, nichtssagend, platt.

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