De metafoor
Example: De metafoor in zijn gedicht onthult diepere emoties en betekenissen.
Definition
"De metafoor" is a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action that it does not literally denote, suggesting a resemblance or symbolic meaning, often used to reveal deeper emotions and meanings in literature or speech.
Etymology
The word "de metafoor" comes from the Greek word 'metaphora,' meaning 'transfer' or 'carry over.' It was adopted into Dutch through Latin and French, reflecting the idea of transferring meaning from one concept to another. Did you know? The use of metaphors dates back to ancient times and has been a fundamental part of human communication.
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"De metafoor" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (C2) - set 2", containing 91 commonly used words.
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