Meaning of the German Word "Übertreiben"

übertreiben

exaggerate

To make something seem larger, better, worse, or more important than it really is.

Example Sentence

Übertreib nicht; es war nicht so teuer.

Other Meanings of This Word

To make a problem or issue seem more important or serious than it really is.

B2Verb

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Definition: To make something seem larger, better, worse, or more important than it really is.

Word Information

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

B2

What grammatical category does "übertreiben" have?

Verb

Which vocabulary topic does "übertreiben" belong to?

Communication