die Metapher
Translation
metaphor
Examples
Das Leben ist eine Reise, ist eine bekannte Metapher.
'Life is a journey' is a well-known metaphor.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is a metaphor for ((sth.)) sth. is a metaphor for sth. The broken heart is a metaphor for grief.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Gleichnis (parable), Bild (image); Antonyms: wörtliche Bedeutung (literal meaning)
Etymology
From Greek 'metaphora' (transfer), from 'meta-' (beyond) + 'pherein' (to carry). It means to carry meaning over.
Memory Tips
It's almost identical to the English word 'metaphor'. Think of 'meta' as beyond the literal.