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Einen roten Kopf bekommen
To blush deeply, usually from embarrassment, anger, or exertion
In German
Einen roten Kopf bekommen
ai-nen ro-ten kopf be-kom-men
Literal Translation
Literal TranslationTo get a red head
Meaning
MeaningTo blush deeply, usually from embarrassment, anger, or exertion.
Equivalent:"To turn red in the face"
Origin:Refers to the physiological reaction where blood rushes to the face, causing it to turn red, often due to strong emotions like embarrassment or anger.
Example Sentences
Example Sentences- 1
Als sie ihn lobte, bekam er einen roten Kopf.
When she praised him, he blushed deeply (got a red head).
- 2
Er bekam einen roten Kopf vor Wut, als er die Ungerechtigkeit sah.
He got a red face (flushed) with anger when he saw the injustice.
FAQ
How do you say "To blush deeply, usually from embarrassment, anger, or exertion" in German?
"To blush deeply, usually from embarrassment, anger, or exertion" in German is "Einen roten Kopf bekommen" (ai-nen ro-ten kopf be-kom-men). Example: Als sie ihn lobte, bekam er einen roten Kopf..
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