No. 15,878 in German
übertreibt
"Übertreibt" means "exaggerates."
In a sentence
Er übertreibt gerne, wenn er Geschichten erzählt.
He likes to exaggerate when he tells stories.
In this sentence, 'übertreibt' means 'exaggerates,' indicating an embellishment of details in storytelling, showing its use in expressing verbal exaggeration.
Sie findet, dass er übertreibt, wenn er ständig über seine Erfolge spricht.
She thinks he is overdoing it when he constantly talks about his achievements.
Here, 'übertreibt' refers to going beyond moderation or appropriateness in behavior or speech, emphasizing an over-the-top attitude.
Der Künstler übertreibt absichtlich die Proportionen in seinen Gemälden.
The artist intentionally exaggerates the proportions in his paintings.
In this context, 'übertreibt' means 'intentionally distorts or exaggerates,' specifically in an artistic and creative context to emphasize features.
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