Münchhausengeschichte
dieNountall tale, Baron Munchausen story
English translations
- 01
Baron Munchausen story
- 02
tall tale
Word details
- German meaning
- Eine unglaubliche, übertriebene oder erfundene Geschichte.
- English meaning
- Tall tale
- Synonym
- Seemannsgarn
- German example
- Seine Erzählungen waren oft reine Münchhausengeschichten.
- English example
- His stories were often pure tall tales.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- die
- Singular Form
- die Münchhausengeschichte
- Plural Form
- die Münchhausengeschichten
Example sentences with “Münchhausengeschichte”
Das ist doch eine reine Münchhausengeschichte! (That is nothing but a tall tale!)
Frequently asked questions
What is the origin of this word?
It refers to Baron Munchausen, a fictional character known for his exaggerated, impossible stories.