No. 8,031 in German
hype
Excessive publicity or promotion.
In a sentence
Der Hype um das neue Videospiel ist enorm.
The hype around the new video game is enormous.
Here, 'Hype' is used as a noun to describe a large amount of publicity surrounding something.
Dieses Lied ist wirklich gut, der Hype ist berechtigt.
This song is really good, the hype is justified.
In this sentence, 'Hype' refers to the excitement and public interest, implying a positive reaction.
Lass dich nicht vom Hype täuschen, es könnte enttäuschend sein.
Don't be deceived by the hype, it could be disappointing.
Here, 'Hype' is used to warn against overly inflated expectations.
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