A2Emotions

Den Kopf hängen lassen

To be disheartened, discouraged, or sad; to give up hope

In German

Den Kopf hängen lassen

Den KOPF HENG-en LAS-sen

Literal Translation

To let the head hang

Meaning

To be disheartened, discouraged, or sad; to give up hope.

Equivalent:"To hang one's head / to lose heart"

Example Sentences

1
Auch nach der Niederlage sollten wir den Kopf nicht hängen lassen.
Even after the defeat, we shouldn't lose heart.
2
Er ließ den Kopf hängen, als er die schlechte Nachricht hörte.
He hung his head when he heard the bad news.

FAQ

How do you say "To be disheartened, discouraged, or sad; to give up hope" in German?

"To be disheartened, discouraged, or sad; to give up hope" in German is "Den Kopf hängen lassen" (Den KOPF HENG-en LAS-sen). Example: Auch nach der Niederlage sollten wir den Kopf nicht hängen lassen..

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Herzklopfen haben

HAIR-ts-klop-fen HAH-ben

To be fed up with something; to have had enough

Die Nase voll haben

Dee Na-se fol ha-ben

To lose hope or confidence; to become disheartened

Den Mut verlieren

Den MUT fer-LEER-en

To pluck up courage; to gather one's bravery to do something difficult or intimidating

Sich ein Herz fassen

Zikh ine HAIR-ts FAS-sen