fig leaf

fɪɡ liːf
fig leaves
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Translation of fig leaf into German

Noun

1.

concealment

something used to hide an undesirable fact
  • The apology was just a fig leaf for their mistakes.Die Entschuldigung war nur ein Feigenblatt für ihre Fehler.
2.

art

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representation of a leaf covering nudity in art
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  • The statue had a fig leaf for modesty.Die Statue hatte ein Feigenblatt zur Züchtigkeit.
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    (art) Feigenblatt

Synonyms and analogies of fig leaf in English

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Examples of fig leaf in a sentence

  • His smile was a fig leaf, hiding his true intentions.
  • The painting featured a fig leaf for decency.
  • In Renaissance art, fig leaves were common.

Translations of "fig leaf" in Context ordered by category and frequency

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That flashy advertising was a fig leaf for the overpriced, mediocre product.

Diese auffällige Werbung war ein Feigenblatt für das überteuerte, mittelmäßige Produkt.

She delicately pressed a fig leaf between the pages of her favorite book.

Sie presste vorsichtig ein Feigenblatt zwischen die Seiten ihres Lieblingsbuchs.

The government's reforms were a fig leaf that failed to address the real problems.

Die Reformen der Regierung waren ein Feigenblatt, das die wirklichen Probleme nicht ansprach.

A fig leaf fluttered down, reminding him of the surrender of autumn's embrace.

Ein Feigenblatt flatterte nach unten und erinnerte ihn an den Abschied des Herbstes.

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fig leaf: Examples and translations in context

In the children's book, a wise owl rested under a large fig leaf.

In dem Kinderbuch ruhte eine weise Eule unter einem großen Feigenblatt.

A single fig leaf floated in the pond, creating a lovely scene of tranquility.

Ein einzelnes Feigenblatt trieb im Teich und schuf eine schöne Szene der Ruhe.

They installed a new paint job as a fig leaf over the building's crumbling facade.

Sie verpassten dem Gebäude einen neuen Anstrich als Feigenblatt über die bröckelnde Fassade.

The bright colors acted as a fig leaf, concealing the underlying problems within.

Die leuchtenden Farben fungierten als Feigenblatt und verbargen die zugrunde liegenden Probleme im Inneren.

Every cosmetic change was a fig leaf, unable to hide the declining quality.

Jede kosmetische Veränderung war ein Feigenblatt, das die abnehmende Qualität nicht verbergen konnte.

A fig leaf lay on the ground, showcasing its vibrant color among the brown earth.

Ein Feigenblatt lag auf dem Boden und zeigte seine leuchtende Farbe zwischen der braunen Erde.

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