übertragenen
Translation
figurative, metaphorical
Examples
Das ist im übertragenen Sinne gemeint.
That is meant in a figurative sense.
Grammar Patterns
in a figurative sense im übertragenen Sinne The word also has a meaning in a figurative sense.
Similar Words
Synonyms: bildlich, metaphorisch; Antonyms: wörtlich, buchstäblich
Etymology
From the past participle of 'übertragen' (to carry over). The meaning is 'carried over' from a literal to a figurative sense.
Memory Tips
Think of the meaning being 'übertragen' (carried over) from its original, literal sense to a new, figurative one.