How is the word метафора translated from Russian to English

Описание одного через другое ради сходства.

Describing something as another thing to show similarity.

noun
English translation
metaphor

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  • «Время — деньги» — распространённая метафора. Time is money is a common metaphor.

  • Он объяснил главную метафору стихотворения. He explained the poem's central metaphor.

  • Это метафора или понимать буквально? Is that a metaphor or should I take it literally?

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FAQ about “метафора”

How is “метафора” translated from Russian?
“метафора” translates into English as “metaphor”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “метафора” mean?
Meaning of “метафора”: Описание одного через другое ради сходства. In English — “metaphor”.
What part of speech is “метафора”?
“метафора” is a noun.
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