Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #15000
Word (Wort)

verblümt

Translation (Übersetzung) veiled, euphemistic, indirect
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [fɛɐ̯ˈblyːmt]
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formal adjective communication advanced style
Used to describe language that is indirect, euphemistic, or not straightforward, often to soften criticism or avoid offense. Typically used attributively before nouns or as a predicate adjective.

verblümt - German Adjectives - verblümt Meaning - verblümt Translation - verblümt Adjectives Examples

verblümt is a German Adjectives

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verblümt Examples (Beispiele) in English

verblümt examples with English translations. See how to use verblümt in sentences. verblümt example sentences in English below.

Sie äußerte verblümte Kritik an dem Projekt.
She expressed veiled criticism of the project.
Professional feedback
Seine verblümten Andeutungen ließen viel Raum für Interpretation.
His indirect hints left much room for interpretation.
Ambiguous communication
In diplomatischen Kreisen wird oft verblümt formuliert.
In diplomatic circles, language is often veiled.
Formal discourse

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verblümt Word Family (Wortfamilie)

verblümt word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn verblümt family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore verblümt related words and expand your German vocabulary.

root (Wurzel)
blümen
Meaning: to adorn with flowers (archaic)
Tense: infinitive
Example: Blümen ist veraltet.
Verb
derived (abgeleitet)
verblümen
Meaning: to veil, to express indirectly (rare verb)
Tense: infinitive
Example: Er verblümt seine Worte.
Adjective

verblümt Usage - verblümt Collocations - verblümt Idioms - verblümt Synonyms - verblümt Antonyms

verblümt Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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verblümt Collocations (Kollokationen)

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verblümte Sprache
veiled language
High frequency
verblümte Kritik
veiled criticism
High frequency
verblümte Andeutung
indirect hint
Medium frequency
verblümte Formulierung
euphemistic phrasing
Medium frequency
verblümte Antwort
evasive answer
Medium frequency
verblümte Drohung
veiled threat
Low frequency
verblümte Ablehnung
indirect rejection
Low frequency

verblümt Idioms (Redewendungen)

verblümt idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing verblümt with meanings and explanations. Master verblümt expressions used in everyday German.

etwas verblümt ausdrücken
to express something indirectly
To say something in a way that is not direct or straightforward, often to be polite or avoid confrontation.
verblümt um den heißen Brei herumreden
to beat around the bush in a veiled way
To avoid addressing a topic directly by using indirect or euphemistic language.

verblümt Synonyms (Synonyme)

verblümt synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for verblümt and expand your German vocabulary. Learn verblümt similar words and their usage.

andeutungsweise
Meaning: suggestive, hinting
High similarity
euphemistisch
Meaning: euphemistic
High similarity
verschlüsselt
Meaning: encoded, cryptic
Medium similarity
indirekt
Meaning: indirect
Medium similarity
umschreibend
Meaning: periphrastic, circumlocutory
Medium similarity
verhüllt
Meaning: veiled, concealed
Medium similarity
unausgesprochen
Meaning: unspoken, implied
Low similarity

verblümt Antonyms (Antonyme)

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direkt
Meaning: direct
offen
Meaning: open, frank
unverblümt
Meaning: blunt, unvarnished
deutlich
Meaning: clear, distinct
geradeheraus
Meaning: straight out, point-blank

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verblümt Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

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Andeutung Euphemismus Umschreibung Diplomatie Kritik Höflichkeit

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