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Blau sein (betrunken)

To be drunk, intoxicated

In German

Blau sein (betrunken)

blau zain (be-trun-ken)

Literal Translation

To be blue (drunk)

Meaning

To be drunk, intoxicated.

Equivalent:"To be plastered"

Origin:The origin is uncertain, but one theory suggests it comes from 'blaue Stunde' (blue hour), a time for leisure and drinking, or from the reddish-blue complexion some people get when heavily intoxicated.

Example Sentences

1
Nach der Party war er total blau.
After the party, he was totally drunk (blue).
2
Sei vorsichtig, wenn du blau bist, fahr nicht Auto.
Be careful when you're drunk (blue); don't drive.

FAQ

How do you say "To be drunk, intoxicated" in German?

"To be drunk, intoxicated" in German is "Blau sein (betrunken)" (blau zain (be-trun-ken)). Example: Nach der Party war er total blau..

To have a clean record and nothing to hide; to be innocent of any wrongdoing

Eine weiße Weste haben

ai-ne vai-se ves-te ha-ben

To be in debt, to be operating at a loss, to have negative financial figures

In den roten Zahlen sein

in den ro-ten tsah-len zain

To dislike someone and be unfriendly towards them

Jemandem nicht grün sein

ye-man-dem nikht gryun zain