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Luftschlösser bauen

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

In German

Luftschlösser bauen

LUFT-shlos-ser BAU-en

Literal Translation

To build air castles

Meaning

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

Equivalent:"To build castles in the air"

Example Sentences

1
Hör auf, Luftschlösser zu bauen und werde realistisch!
Stop building castles in the air and be realistic!
2
Seine Geschäftsidee ist interessant, aber er baut nur Luftschlösser.
His business idea is interesting, but he's just building castles in the air.

FAQ

How do you say "To dream or plan unrealistic things; to build castles in the air" in German?

"To dream or plan unrealistic things; to build castles in the air" in German is "Luftschlösser bauen" (LUFT-shlos-ser BAU-en). Example: Hör auf, Luftschlösser zu bauen und werde realistisch!.

To have very promising or optimistic prospects for the future

Rosige Aussichten haben

RO-zee-geh AUS-zikht-en HAH-ben

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 conform to popular opinion or trends; to go with the flow

Mit dem Strom schwimmen

Mit dem SHTROM SHVIM-men

To happen very suddenly and with great impact, often unexpectedly

Wie ein Blitz einschlagen

Vee ayn BLITS AYN-shlah-gen