English-German translation for "metaphor"

"metaphor" German translation

metaphor
[ˈmetəfə(r)]noun | Substantiv s

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a style rich in simile and metaphor
ein Stil reich an Vergleichen und Metaphern
a style rich in simile and metaphor
Wenn wir diese Metapher wörtlich nehmen, hat das erstaunliche Konsequenzen.
If we take this metaphor at face value, there is a surprising consequence.
Source: News-Commentary
Wie also funktioniert eine erfolgreiche Metapher?
So, what makes a successful metaphor work?
Source: News-Commentary
Skeptiker verweisen auf die Grenzen von Friedmans Metapher.
Skeptics have pointed to the limits of Friedman s metaphor ’.
Source: News-Commentary
Beide sind Metaphern für Licht und Freiheit.
Both are metaphors for light and freedom.
Source: News-Commentary
Diese mosaikartige Stadt war und kann erneut zur lebendigen Metapher für Europa werden.
This mosaic-like city was and can once more become the living metaphor for Europe.
Source: Europarl
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