Meaning of the German Word "Übertreibung"

Übertreibung
hyperbole

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

Example Sentence

Zu sagen "Ich bin so hungrig, ich könnte ein Pferd essen" ist eine Übertreibung.

Other Meanings of This Word

A statement that makes something seem more than it is.

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

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

B2

What grammatical category does "Übertreibung" have?

Noun

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Education

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