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Den Löffel abgeben

To kick the bucket, to die

In German

Den Löffel abgeben

den LÖF-fel AB-gey-ben

Literal Translation

To hand in the spoon

Meaning

To kick the bucket, to die.

Equivalent:"To kick the bucket"

Origin:One theory suggests it refers to a dying person dropping their spoon as they can no longer eat. Another refers to inheritance, where personal belongings, including spoons, were 'handed over'.

Example Sentences

1
Der alte Hund hat nach einem langen Leben den Löffel abgegeben.
The old dog kicked the bucket after a long life.
2
Niemand weiß, wann er den Löffel abgeben muss.
No one knows when they have to kick the bucket.

FAQ

How do you say "To kick the bucket, to die" in German?

"To kick the bucket, to die" in German is "Den Löffel abgeben" (den LÖF-fel AB-gey-ben). Example: Der alte Hund hat nach einem langen Leben den Löffel abgegeben..

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Jemandem auf die Nerven gehen

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Mit allen Wassern gewaschen sein

Mit AL-en VAS-ern ge-VA-shen zayn

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Den Gürtel enger schnallen

den goer-tel en-ger shnal-en

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Jemandem auf die Nerven gehen

YE-man-dem owf dee NER-fen GEY-en