metaphor in Indonesian
metaphor in Indonesian is kiasan, majas, metafora — metaphor means a figure of speech that describes something by calling it another thing, implying a comparison without using "like" or "as".
metaphor in Indonesian
kiasan
(uncountable, figure of speech) The use of a word, phrase, concept, or set of concepts to refer to something other than its literal meaning, invoking an implicit similarity between the thing described and what is denoted by the word, etc., that is used.
majas
(uncountable, figure of speech) The use of a word, phrase, concept, or set of concepts to refer to something other than its literal meaning, invoking an implicit similarity between the thing described and what is denoted by the word, etc., that is used.
metafora
(uncountable, figure of speech) The use of a word, phrase, concept, or set of concepts to refer to something other than its literal meaning, invoking an implicit similarity between the thing described and what is denoted by the word, etc., that is used.
majas
(countable, figure of speech) A word or phrase used in such implied comparison.
kiasan
(countable, figure of speech) A word or phrase used in such implied comparison.
metafora
(countable, figure of speech) A word or phrase used in such implied comparison.
What does "metaphor" mean?
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noun A figure of speech that describes something by calling it another thing, implying a comparison without using "like" or "as".
""Time is a thief" is a metaphor, not a literal statement."
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metaphor in a sentence
- "Time is a thief" is a metaphor, not a literal statement.
- The poem is full of metaphor, comparing grief to a heavy stone.
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What is "metaphor" in Indonesian?
"metaphor" in Indonesian is kiasan, majas, metafora. metaphor means: A figure of speech that describes something by calling it another thing, implying a comparison without using "like" or "as".
How do you use "metaphor" in a sentence?
Example: ""Time is a thief" is a metaphor, not a literal statement." In Indonesian, "metaphor" is kiasan, majas, metafora.
Are there other ways to say "metaphor" in Indonesian?
Yes — Indonesian has 3 translations listed for "metaphor": kiasan, majas, metafora.
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