Meaning of the German Word "Übertreibung"

Übertreibung
exaggeration

A statement that makes something seem more than it is.

Example Sentence

Zu sagen, er sei der beste Sänger aller Zeiten, ist eine enorme Übertreibung.

Other Meanings of This Word

A way of speaking or writing that makes something sound bigger or more extreme than it is.

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Definition: A statement that makes something seem more than it is.

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

B2

What grammatical category does "Übertreibung" have?

Noun

Which vocabulary topic does "Übertreibung" belong to?

Communication

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