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Sprichwörtlich Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Sprichwörtlich" is mainly used as adjective meaning "proverbial", "well-known" or "famous (in a proverbial sense)". It is also used as adverb.
Essential properties of "sprichwörtlich"
Its most important properties are:
Meanings of "sprichwörtlich" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "Known or used as a proverb/saying"
"Sprichwörtlich", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.
- Definition: "That which is known or used as a proverb or saying."
- Translation(s): proverbial, well-known, famous (in a proverbial sense)
- Synonym(s): bekannt, berühmt
- Antonym(s): unbekannt
- Related word(s): Sprichwort, Redensart
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er ist sprichwörtlich der frühe Vogel, der den Wurm fängt.
- Ihre Geduld ist sprichwörtlich.
- Die sprichwörtliche Weisheit der Alten ist oft zutreffend.
2.) "In a manner emphasizing an extreme situation, often translated as virtually or literally (figuratively)"
"Sprichwörtlich", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.
- Definition: "In a manner that resembles a proverb or saying, often used to emphasize an extreme or absolute situation."
- Translation(s): virtually, literally (figuratively), famously, as if by proverb
- Synonym(s): buchstäblich, tatsächlich
- Antonym(s): ungewöhnlich
- Related word(s): Sprichwort, Redewendung
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er hat sprichwörtlich alles verloren.
- Sie ist sprichwörtlich über Nacht berühmt geworden.
- Das Haus ist sprichwörtlich in Flammen aufgegangen.