Noun
die Phrase
Pronunciation: /ˈfʁaːzə/
empty or hackneyed expression, platitude
C2
rank #9,526
plural Phrasen
Meanings
Noun
- empty or hackneyed expression, platitude
- phrase
Example sentence
Der Vortrag bestand größtenteils aus leeren Phrasen.
The talk consisted mostly of empty phrases.
Word forms
singular
die Phrase
plural
die Phrasen
The four cases
Singular
Nominativedie Phrase
Accusativedie Phrase
Dativeder Phrase
Genitiveder Phrase
Plural
Nominativedie Phrasen
Accusativedie Phrasen
Dativeden Phrasen
Genitiveder Phrasen
Usage
- leere Phrasen — Empty platitudes; a common critical expression.
- Phrase / Redewendung — Phrase often implies empty talk; Redewendung neutrally names an expression.
Sie wollte konkrete Antworten statt wohlklingender Phrasen.
She wanted concrete answers rather than fine-sounding platitudes.