A2Daily
Die Nase voll haben
To be fed up with something, to have had enough
In German
Die Nase voll haben
dee NAH-ze foll HAH-ben
Literal Translation
Literal TranslationTo have one's nose full
Meaning
MeaningTo be fed up with something, to have had enough.
Equivalent:"To be fed up with something"
Origin:Likely refers to the unpleasant sensation of a 'full nose' from a bad smell or a cold, symbolizing being overwhelmed or disgusted.
Example Sentences
Example Sentences- 1
Ich habe die Nase voll von dieser ewigen Diskussion.
I'm fed up with this endless discussion.
- 2
Er hat die Nase voll von seinem Job und sucht etwas Neues.
He's fed up with his job and is looking for something new.
FAQ
How do you say "To be fed up with something, to have had enough" in German?
"To be fed up with something, to have had enough" in German is "Die Nase voll haben" (dee NAH-ze foll HAH-ben). Example: Ich habe die Nase voll von dieser ewigen Diskussion..
Related
To be utterly surprised, shocked, or taken aback by something unexpected
Aus allen Wolken fallen
Aus AL-en VOL-ken FAL-len
To turn a blind eye, to overlook a minor transgression
Ein Auge zudrücken
ayn OW-ge TSOO-dryck-en
To do something unpleasant or difficult that cannot be avoided; to bite the bullet
In den sauren Apfel beißen
In den ZAU-ren AP-fel BY-sen
To paint a grim picture, to catastrophize, to imagine the worst-case scenario
Den Teufel an die Wand malen
den TOY-fel an dee VAHNT MAH-len
To lose one's head, to panic, to become distraught
Den Kopf verlieren
den KOPF fer-LEE-ren
To be assertive, tough, sharp-tongued, not easily intimidated
Haare auf den Zähnen haben
HAH-re owf den TSEY-nen HAH-ben
