B2 Expression Neutral

Das ist nur die Spitze des Eisbergs.

That's just the tip of the iceberg.

Significado

To suggest that what is currently visible or known is only a small part of a larger issue.

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Contexto cultural

Used in serious news reports to indicate investigative journalism. Standard phrase in global corporate settings. Used to describe research gaps. Used to describe corruption scandals.

🎯

Use for emphasis

Use this when you want to sound serious and analytical.

Significado

To suggest that what is currently visible or known is only a small part of a larger issue.

🎯

Use for emphasis

Use this when you want to sound serious and analytical.

Ponte a prueba

Fill in the correct genitive form.

Das ist nur die Spitze ____ Eisbergs.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: des

Genitive masculine requires 'des'.

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Fill in the correct genitive form. Fill Blank B1

Das ist nur die Spitze ____ Eisbergs.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: des

Genitive masculine requires 'des'.

🎉 Puntuación: /1

Preguntas frecuentes

1 preguntas

Usually no, it's almost always for problems or negative situations.

Frases relacionadas

🔄

Nur die Oberfläche

synonym

Only the surface

🔗

Das ist erst der Anfang

similar

That's just the beginning

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