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Auf taube Ohren stoßen
To be ignored or disregarded; for one's words or advice to fall on deaf ears
In German
Auf taube Ohren stoßen
Ouf TAU-be OH-ren SHTO-sen
Literal Translation
Literal TranslationTo hit deaf ears
Meaning
MeaningTo be ignored or disregarded; for one's words or advice to fall on deaf ears.
Equivalent:"To fall on deaf ears"
Example Sentences
Example Sentences- 1
Seine Warnungen stießen leider auf taube Ohren.
Unfortunately, his warnings fell on deaf ears.
- 2
Ich habe versucht, mit ihnen zu reden, aber ich bin auf taube Ohren gestoßen.
I tried to talk to them, but my words fell on deaf ears.
FAQ
How do you say "To be ignored or disregarded; for one's words or advice to fall on deaf ears" in German?
"To be ignored or disregarded; for one's words or advice to fall on deaf ears" in German is "Auf taube Ohren stoßen" (Ouf TAU-be OH-ren SHTO-sen). Example: Seine Warnungen stießen leider auf taube Ohren..
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