English–German
“metaphor” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/meˈtafɐ/
Example
In seinem Vortrag verwendet er oft Metaphern.
In his talk, he often uses metaphors.
How to say “metaphor” in German
“Metaphor” in German is Metapher.
A familiar picture stands in for an unfamiliar or abstract idea, allowing the listener to grasp it through shared qualities.
Example sentences with Metapher
Im Alltag benutzen wir oft Metaphern, um Gefühle zu beschreiben.
In everyday life, we often use metaphors to describe feelings.
Tips for using Metapher
- German distinguishes a Metapher from a Vergleich: a metaphor says that one thing is another, while a comparison typically uses wie or als.