Meaning of the German Word "Euphemismus"

Euphemismus

euphemism

A mild or indirect word substituted for one considered too harsh or blunt.

Example Sentence

"Von uns gegangen" ist ein gebräuchlicher Euphemismus für "gestorben".

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Definition: A mild or indirect word substituted for one considered too harsh or blunt.

Word Information

What is the CEFR level of the word "Euphemismus"?

C2

What grammatical category does "Euphemismus" have?

Noun

Which vocabulary topic does "Euphemismus" belong to?

Communication