adjectiveadverb
angeberisch
boastful
The German word "angeberisch" is an adjective describing someone or something as showy, boastful, or pretentious.
- Made of the noun "Angeber" meaning "show-off" or "bragger".
- The suffix "-isch" turns the noun into an adjective, expressing a characteristic.
Similar words:
- protzig (ostentatious)
- prahlerisch (boastful)
- aufgeblasen (puffed-up, pompous)
Differences:
- Angeberisch emphasizes bragging or showing off to impress others.
- Protzig often refers to being flashy or gaudy in appearance.
- Prahlerisch focuses tightly on boastfulness.
- Aufgeblasen implies arrogance or exaggerated self-importance.
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Examples
Er spricht sehr angeberisch über sein neues Auto.adjective
He talks very boastfully about his new car.
Viele fanden sein Verhalten auf der Party ziemlich angeberisch.adjective
Many found his behavior at the party quite boastful.
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