Translation of "periphrasis" into German

Umschreibung, Paraphrase, Periphrase are the top translations of "periphrasis" into German.

periphrasis noun grammar

The use of a longer expression instead of a shorter one with a similar meaning, for example "I am going to" instead of "I will". [..]

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  • Umschreibung

    noun feminine

  • Paraphrase

    noun Noun

  • Periphrase

    noun feminine

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