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understatement in Polish

understatement in Polish is niedomówienie, niedookreślenie — understatement means a statement that presents something as smaller, milder, or less significant than it really is, sometimes for ironic effect.

understatement in Polish

niedomówienie
noun
niedookreślenie
noun

What does "understatement" mean?

  1. 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 Polish?

"understatement" in Polish is niedomówienie, niedookreślenie. 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 Polish, "understatement" is niedomówienie, niedookreślenie.

Are there other ways to say "understatement" in Polish?

Yes — Polish has 2 translations listed for "understatement": niedomówienie, niedookreślenie.

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