Meaning
To suggest that what is currently visible or known is only a small part of a larger issue.
Cultural Background
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.
Meaning
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.
Test Yourself
Fill in the correct genitive form.
Das ist nur die Spitze ____ Eisbergs.
Genitive masculine requires 'des'.
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Practice Bank
1 exercisesDas ist nur die Spitze ____ Eisbergs.
Genitive masculine requires 'des'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsUsually no, it's almost always for problems or negative situations.
Related Phrases
Nur die Oberfläche
synonymOnly the surface
Das ist erst der Anfang
similarThat's just the beginning
