Der rote Faden
The common thread, the main theme or recurring motif in a story, argument, or series of events
In German
Der rote Faden
Literal Translation
Meaning
Equivalent:"The common thread"
Origin:Popularized by Goethe, it refers to a practice in the British Navy where all ropes of the royal ships had a red thread woven into them as a mark of ownership, making it impossible to remove without destroying the rope.
Example Sentences
Example Sentences- 1
Der rote Faden in seiner Rede war die Bedeutung von Teamarbeit.
The common thread (red thread) in his speech was the importance of teamwork.
- 2
Ich kann den roten Faden in diesem Buch nicht finden, es ist zu verworren.
I can't find the common thread (red thread) in this book; it's too convoluted.
FAQ
How do you say "The common thread, the main theme or recurring motif in a story, argument, or series of events" in German?
"The common thread, the main theme or recurring motif in a story, argument, or series of events" in German is "Der rote Faden" (der ro-te fa-den). Example: Der rote Faden in seiner Rede war die Bedeutung von Teamarbeit..
