A2Informal
Schwein haben
In German
Schwein haben
ˈʃvaɪ̯n ˈhabn̩
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📖 Literal Translation
To have pig
💡 Meaning
To be lucky; to have good luck
🌍 Equivalent:"To be lucky; to have good fortune"
📜 Origin:In many cultures, pigs are symbols of good luck and prosperity. In medieval times, a farmer who owned pigs was considered wealthy and fortunate. Also, in games, getting a pig as a prize was a sign of luck.
Example Sentences
1
Ich habe Schwein gehabt, der Zug war nur eine Minute verspätet.
I was lucky, the train was only one minute late.
2
Sie hat Schwein gehabt, dass sie den Unfall unbeschadet überstanden hat.
She was lucky to survive the accident unharmed.