aufgeblasen
Translation
inflated, bloated, pompous, arrogant
Examples
Der Reifen ist aufgeblasen.
The tyre is inflated.
Er ist ein aufgeblasener Kerl.
He is a pompous guy.
Grammar Patterns
sein + [Adjective] to be ... He is very pompous.
[Adjective] + Noun a ... noun An inflated balloon is floating in the air.
Similar Words
Synonyms: arrogant, pompous, conceited; Antonyms: modest, humble
Etymology
From the prefix `auf-` (up) and `geblasen`, the past participle of `blasen` (to blow). Literally means 'blown up'.
Memory Tips
Picture someone puffing up their chest (`aufblasen`) with pride, making them look arrogant.