das Aufgeblähte
Translation
the bloatedness, the inflation, the pomposity
Examples
Das Aufgeblähte in seiner Rede war offensichtlich.
The pomposity in his speech was obvious.
Man sollte das Aufgeblähte aus dem Text entfernen.
One should remove the bloated parts from the text.
Grammar Patterns
das Aufgeblähte ((in+3)) the pomposity in sth. The pomposity in his language bothers me.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Übertreibung (exaggeration), die Aufgeblasenheit (pomposity)
Etymology
A nominalized adjective from 'aufgebläht' (bloated, inflated), which comes from 'aufblähen' (to inflate). It's 'auf-' (up) + 'blähen' (to blow).
Memory Tips
Picture a balloon being blown 'up' ('auf-') until it is bloated. This noun refers to that quality of being inflated, either literally or figuratively (like an ego).