Die Metapher
Example: Die Metapher in seinem Gedicht verleiht dem Text tiefere Bedeutung.
Definition
"Die Metapher" is a noun referring to a figure of speech where a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable, suggesting a resemblance and adding deeper meaning, as in literary or everyday language.
Etymology
The word "die Metapher" comes from the Greek 'metaphorá', meaning 'transfer' or 'carrying over'. Did you know? It originally described the act of transferring meaning from one object to another, which perfectly fits how metaphors work in language.
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"Die Metapher" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (C2) - set 2", containing 91 commonly used words.
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