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Nicht alle Tassen im Schrank haben

To be crazy, to have a screw loose, to be out of one's mind

In German

Nicht alle Tassen im Schrank haben

nisht AH-le TAH-sen im SHRAHNK HAH-ben

Literal Translation

Not to have all cups in the cupboard

Meaning

To be crazy, to have a screw loose, to be out of one's mind.

Equivalent:"To have a screw loose; To be out of one's mind"

Origin:Refers to a complete set of dishes in a cupboard, symbolizing order and completeness. If some are missing, it suggests disorder or incompleteness in one's mind.

Example Sentences

1
Wer so etwas macht, hat doch nicht alle Tassen im Schrank!
Anyone who does something like that must be out of their mind!
2
Du willst im Winter barfuß gehen? Hast du nicht alle Tassen im Schrank?
You want to walk barefoot in winter? Are you out of your mind?

FAQ

How do you say "To be crazy, to have a screw loose, to be out of one's mind" in German?

"To be crazy, to have a screw loose, to be out of one's mind" in German is "Nicht alle Tassen im Schrank haben" (nisht AH-le TAH-sen im SHRAHNK HAH-ben). Example: Wer so etwas macht, hat doch nicht alle Tassen im Schrank!.

To be completely surprised or astonished, to be taken aback

Aus allen Wolken fallen

ows AH-len VOL-ken FAHL-len

To tighten one's belt, to economize, to live more frugally

Den Gürtel enger schnallen

den GUER-tel ENG-er SHNAH-len

To make a great effort, to work very hard and diligently

Sich ins Zeug legen

zikh ins tsoyg lay-gen

To have a hangover

Einen Kater haben

AY-nen KAH-ter HAH-ben