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Etwas liegt in der Luft

Something is imminent or expected, often a feeling or tension

In German

Etwas liegt in der Luft

ET-vas leekt in der LUFT

Literal Translation

Something lies in the air

Meaning

Something is imminent or expected, often a feeling or tension.

Equivalent:"Something is in the air"

Example Sentences

1
Eine Veränderung liegt in der Luft.
A change is in the air.
2
Man spürt, dass eine gewisse Anspannung in der Luft liegt.
One can feel a certain tension in the air.

FAQ

How do you say "Something is imminent or expected, often a feeling or tension" in German?

"Something is imminent or expected, often a feeling or tension" in German is "Etwas liegt in der Luft" (ET-vas leekt in der LUFT). Example: Eine Veränderung liegt in der Luft..

To say something indirectly and tactfully instead of stating it openly; to hint at it

Etwas durch die Blume sagen

ET-vas durkh dee BLOO-meh ZAH-gen

To deceive or mislead someone; to pull the wool over someone's eyes

Jemandem Sand in die Augen streuen

YAY-man-dem ZANT in dee OU-gen SHTROY-en

One single positive sign is not enough to conclude that a general positive trend or outcome has begun

Eine Schwalbe macht noch keinen Sommer

Ay-neh SHVAL-beh makht nokh KY-nen ZOM-mer

To dream or plan unrealistic things; to build castles in the air

Luftschlösser bauen

LUFT-shlos-ser BAU-en