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Jemandem die Welt rosa malen

To present a situation to someone in an overly optimistic or unrealistic way, often to sugarcoat the truth

In German

Jemandem die Welt rosa malen

ye-man-dem di velt ro-za ma-len

Literal Translation

To paint the world pink for someone

Meaning

To present a situation to someone in an overly optimistic or unrealistic way, often to sugarcoat the truth.

Equivalent:"To sugarcoat the truth"

Origin:Pink is associated with pleasantness, cheerfulness, and innocence. Painting the world pink implies presenting a softened, idealized version of reality.

Example Sentences

1
Er hat ihr die Welt rosa gemalt, damit sie sich keine Sorgen macht.
He painted the world pink for her so she wouldn't worry.
2
Man sollte den Kindern nicht immer die Welt rosa malen, sie müssen die Realität kennen.
One shouldn't always paint the world pink for children; they need to know reality.

FAQ

How do you say "To present a situation to someone in an overly optimistic or unrealistic way, often to sugarcoat the truth" in German?

"To present a situation to someone in an overly optimistic or unrealistic way, often to sugarcoat the truth" in German is "Jemandem die Welt rosa malen" (ye-man-dem di velt ro-za ma-len). Example: Er hat ihr die Welt rosa gemalt, damit sie sich keine Sorgen macht..

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gryu-ne lun-ge

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in den ro-ten tsah-len zain

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ai-ne vai-se ves-te ha-ben

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gelp for naid ver-den