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Bekannt sein wie ein bunter Hund

To be known by everyone, especially in one's town or area

In German

Bekannt sein wie ein bunter Hund

be-kannt zain vee ain bun-ter hunt

Literal Translation

to be known like a colorful dog

Meaning

To be known by everyone, especially in one's town or area.

Equivalent:"To be known to all and sundry"

Origin:It is usually explained by the fact that a dog with an unusual, multicolored or spotted coat stood out and was recognized by everyone.

Example Sentences

1
In unserem Dorf ist der Bäcker bekannt wie ein bunter Hund.
In our village, everyone knows the baker.
2
Nach zwanzig Jahren im Viertel ist sie dort bekannt wie ein bunter Hund.
After twenty years in the neighborhood, she's known to everyone there.

FAQ

How do you say "To be known by everyone, especially in one's town or area" in German?

"To be known by everyone, especially in one's town or area" in German is "Bekannt sein wie ein bunter Hund" (be-kannt zain vee ain bun-ter hunt). Example: In unserem Dorf ist der Bäcker bekannt wie ein bunter Hund..

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Eine graue Eminenz

ai-ne graue e-mi-nents

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Jemandem nicht grün sein

ye-man-dem nikht gryun zain

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Eine graue Maus sein

ai-ne graue maus zain

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Sich die Augen aus dem Kopf weinen

zikh di au-gen aus dem kopf vai-nen