A2Informal
Einen Vogel haben
In German
Einen Vogel haben
ˈaɪ̯nən ˈfoːɡl̩ ˈhabn̩
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📖 Literal Translation
To have a bird
💡 Meaning
To be crazy; to have a screw loose
🌍 Equivalent:"To have a screw loose; to be crazy"
📜 Origin:This idiom refers to the idea that birds flying around in one's head signify mental instability or madness.
Example Sentences
1
Wer um diese Uhrzeit joggt, muss einen Vogel haben.
Anyone who jogs at this time must be crazy.
2
Du willst bei dem Wetter ohne Jacke raus? Hast du einen Vogel?
You want to go out without a jacket in this weather? Are you crazy?