{"id":1547,"date":"2011-01-31T15:14:51","date_gmt":"2011-01-31T15:14:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/german\/?p=1547"},"modified":"2011-01-31T15:14:51","modified_gmt":"2011-01-31T15:14:51","slug":"idiomatische-redewendungen-%e2%80%93-idiomatic-expressions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/german\/idiomatische-redewendungen-%e2%80%93-idiomatic-expressions\/","title":{"rendered":"Idiomatische Redewendungen \u2013 Idiomatic expressions"},"content":{"rendered":"

Language is not always logical. This is generally true for idiomatische<\/em><\/strong> Redewendungen<\/em><\/strong> (idiomatic expressions). Idioms are words or phrases that do not have literal meanings but figurative meanings. I would like to post a series on German idioms [from time to time] in order to enhance your linguistic competence. Enjoy! \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
an allen Ecken und Enden sparen<\/em><\/strong> \u2013 to cut corners<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mein Vater m\u00f6chte sich ein neues Auto kaufen. Deswegen m\u00fcssen wir an allen Ecken und Enden sparen.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
My father wants to buy a new car. Therefore, we have to cut corners.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n
jmd. die Daumen dr\u00fccken<\/em><\/strong> \u2013 to keep one\u2019s fingers crossed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ich dr\u00fccke dir die Daumen f\u00fcr deine Pr\u00fcfung.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
I will keep my fingers crossed for your exam.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n
nur Bahnhof verstehen<\/em><\/strong> \u2013 It\u2019s all Greek to me. \/ It\u2019s all double Dutch to me. \/ It\u2019s as clear as mud.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ich bin nicht gut in Mathe. Ich verstehe immer nur Bahnhof.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
I am not good at maths. It\u2019s all Greek to me.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n
das A und O<\/em><\/strong> (alpha and omega) \u2013 the essential requirements, a must<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Eine gute Ausbildung ist das A und O f\u00fcr eine erfolgreiche Karriere.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
A good education is a must for a successful career.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n
alle Jubeljahre<\/em><\/strong> \u2013 once in a blue moon<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Er ruft seine Mutter nur alle Jubeljahre an, denn er ist ein sehr besch\u00e4ftigter Mann.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
He calls his mother only once in a blue moon because he is a very busy man.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n
sich auf die Socken machen<\/em><\/strong> \u2013 to take to one\u2019s heels<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Es ist schon sp\u00e4t! Wir m\u00fcssen uns auf die Socken machen.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
It is getting late! We have to take to our heels.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n
die Nase in alles stecken<\/em><\/strong> \u2013 to have an oar in every man\u2019s boat<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sie ist sehr neugierig, denn sie steckt ihre Nase in alles rein.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
She is very curious because she has an oar in every man\u2019s boat.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n
sich aus dem Staub machen<\/em><\/strong> \u2013 to clear off<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Die Diebe haben sich nach dem Raub aus dem Staub gemacht.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
The thief cleared off after the robbery.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n
in null Komma nichts<\/em><\/strong> \u2013 at the drop of a hat<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Das Konzert war in null Komma nichts ausverkauft.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
The concert was sold out at the drop of a hat.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

To be continued \u2026<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Language is not always logical. This is generally true for idiomatische Redewendungen (idiomatic expressions). Idioms are words or phrases that do not have literal meanings but figurative meanings. I would like to post a series on German idioms [from time to time] in order to enhance your linguistic competence. Enjoy! \ud83d\ude42 an allen Ecken und…<\/p>\n

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