No. 8,672 in German
kraftmeiereien
Boastful or overblown displays of force or strength.
In a sentence
Die ständigen Kraftmeiereien des Trainers störten die Atmosphäre im Team.
The constant showing off of the trainer disturbed the atmosphere in the team.
In this sentence, 'Kraftmeiereien' refers to boastful or excessive displays of power or prowess obstructing harmony.
Er ignorierte die Kraftmeiereien seines Gegners und konzentrierte sich auf das Spiel.
He ignored the boasting of his opponent and focused on the game.
Here, 'Kraftmeiereien' describes the behavior of exaggerated self-assertion or vain displays by the opponent.
Die Diskussion wurde durch Kraftmeiereien geprägt, was den Dialog erschwerte.
The discussion was characterized by displays of bravado, which hindered the dialogue.
In this instance, 'Kraftmeiereien' signifies boastful or overbearing speech or actions affecting the progress of the discussion.
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