Category:German figures of speech

German terms whose interpretation is not strictly literal, but are used in figurative ways or for special effect.

• Category:German aphorisms: German phrases that convey basic concepts in a manner short and easily memorable. Typically conveying a concise statement of a scientific principle or truth.
• Category:German dysphemisms: German dysphemisms (offensive, vulgar or otherwise negative terms used in place of a neutral alternative).
• Category:German euphemisms: German terms that indirectly refer to something unpleasant or controversial.
• Category:German hyperboles: German terms used as exaggerations for emphasis, rather than being taken literally.
• Category:German idioms: German phrases understood by subjective, as opposed to literal meanings.
• Category:German proverbs: German phrases popularly known as representations of common sense.
• Category:German sarcastic terms: German terms that are used sarcastically.
• Category:German similes: German figures of speech in which one thing is compared to another.