Idioms and expressions German
Colourful expressions you will hear in real conversations, with literal translations and meanings.
Idioms do not mean what their words say, so each entry starts with the literal translation to show the picture behind it. Then you get the meaning you will actually hear, the nearest English phrase where there is one, and an example. Many idioms are informal, so listen for them before you use them in writing.
Everyday German idioms: fingers, pigs and train stations
Six common German idioms with literal translations, meanings, English equivalents and example sentences to use in daily speech.
German food idioms: beer, sausage and butter
Six German idioms built on food, with literal translations, meanings, English equivalents and example sentences.
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