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Den Gürtel enger schnallen

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

In German

Den Gürtel enger schnallen

den GUER-tel ENG-er SHNAH-len

Literal Translation

To tighten the belt

Meaning

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

Equivalent:"To tighten one's belt"

Example Sentences

1
Aufgrund der gestiegenen Preise müssen wir den Gürtel enger schnallen.
Due to rising prices, we have to tighten our belts.
2
Nach dem Verlust des Jobs mussten sie den Gürtel enger schnallen.
After losing the job, they had to tighten their belts.

FAQ

How do you say "To tighten one's belt, to economize, to live more frugally" in German?

"To tighten one's belt, to economize, to live more frugally" in German is "Den Gürtel enger schnallen" (den GUER-tel ENG-er SHNAH-len). Example: Aufgrund der gestiegenen Preise müssen wir den Gürtel enger schnallen..

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