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Metapher
German → American English
American English
metaphor
sprachliches Bild, bei dem ein Wort in übertragener Bedeutung verwendet wird
Die Metapher des Lebens als Reise kommt in vielen Texten vor.Metapher is a feminine noun: die Metapher. Use it for figurative language where one thing is described in terms of another; it is more specific than a simple Vergleich.
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What does "Metapher" mean in English?
"Metapher" means "metaphor." It refers to a figure of speech that describes one thing by saying it is another.
How do you use "Metapher" in a sentence?
You can say: "Die Metapher ist im Gedicht sehr stark." — "The metaphor is very powerful in the poem."
Is "Metapher" masculine, feminine, or neuter?
"Metapher" is feminine: die Metapher.
What is the plural of "Metapher"?
The plural is "Metaphern."
What is the difference between "Metapher" and "Vergleich"?
A Metapher compares indirectly without words like "wie," while a Vergleich makes the comparison explicit.