german idioms Flashcards

1
Q

don’t lose heart

A

Nur Mut!

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

make a fool of yourself

A

sich zum Affen machen

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

hit the nail on the head

A

den Nagel auf den Kopf treffen

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

its all greek to me / i don’t understand that

A

ich verstehe nur Bahnhof

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

talk someone’s ear off

A

jemandem ein Ohr abkauen

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

i can’t believe it / you’ve got to be kidding

A

ich glaube ich spinne

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

nothing lasts forever

A

alles hat ein Ende, nur die Wurst hat zwei

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly