sinnbildhaft
symbolic; emblematic.
English translations
- 01
symbolic
- 02
figurative
- 03
emblematic
Word details
- German meaning
- Etwas, das als Symbol oder Sinnbild dient.
- English meaning
- Symbolic
- Synonym
- symbolisch, allegorisch
- German example
- Die Taube ist sinnbildhaft für den Frieden.
- English example
- The dove is symbolic of peace.
- Comparative
- sinnbildhafterSuperlative: am sinnbildhaftsten
Example sentences with “sinnbildhaft”
Die Taube ist sinnbildhaft für den Frieden. (The dove is symbolic of peace.)
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between 'sinnbildhaft' and 'symbolisch'?
They are nearly identical; 'sinnbildhaft' has a slightly more German-rooted feel.