understatement in German
understatement in German is Untertreibung, Tiefstapelei — understatement means a statement that presents something as smaller, milder, or less significant than it really is, sometimes for ironic effect.
understatement in German
Untertreibung
Tiefstapelei
What does "understatement" mean?
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noun A statement that presents something as smaller, milder, or less significant than it really is, sometimes for ironic effect.
"Saying the hurricane caused "some damage" was quite an understatement."
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understatement in a sentence
- Saying the hurricane caused "some damage" was quite an understatement.
- Calling him talented is an understatement — he's a genius.
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What is "understatement" in German?
"understatement" in German is Untertreibung, Tiefstapelei. understatement means: A statement that presents something as smaller, milder, or less significant than it really is, sometimes for ironic effect.
How do you use "understatement" in a sentence?
Example: "Saying the hurricane caused "some damage" was quite an understatement." In German, "understatement" is Untertreibung, Tiefstapelei.
Are there other ways to say "understatement" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "understatement": Untertreibung, Tiefstapelei.
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