Etwas durch die Blume sagen
To say something indirectly and tactfully instead of stating it openly; to hint at it
In German
Etwas durch die Blume sagen
Literal Translation
Meaning
Equivalent:"To drop a hint; to put something tactfully"
Origin:It is usually explained by the 'language of flowers', in which a message was conveyed through the choice of flowers instead of being spoken outright.
Example Sentences
Example Sentences- 1
Er hat mir durch die Blume gesagt, dass er mit meiner Arbeit unzufrieden ist.
He hinted, tactfully, that he was unhappy with my work.
- 2
Manchmal ist es besser, die Wahrheit durch die Blume zu sagen, um niemanden zu verletzen.
Sometimes it's better to tell the truth in a tactful, roundabout way so as not to hurt anyone.
FAQ
How do you say "To say something indirectly and tactfully instead of stating it openly; to hint at it" in German?
"To say something indirectly and tactfully instead of stating it openly; to hint at it" in German is "Etwas durch die Blume sagen" (ET-vas doorkh dee BLOO-me ZAH-gen). Example: Er hat mir durch die Blume gesagt, dass er mit meiner Arbeit unzufrieden ist..
