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Die Nerven behalten

To remain calm, composed, and self-controlled in a stressful or difficult situation

In German

Die Nerven behalten

Dee NAIR-ven be-HAL-ten

Literal Translation

To keep the nerves

Meaning

To remain calm, composed, and self-controlled in a stressful or difficult situation.

Equivalent:"To keep one's cool / to keep a clear head"

Example Sentences

1
In der Prüfung ist es wichtig, die Nerven zu behalten.
In the exam, it's important to keep your nerves.
2
Trotz des Chaos behielt er die Nerven und handelte besonnen.
Despite the chaos, he kept his cool and acted calmly.

FAQ

How do you say "To remain calm, composed, and self-controlled in a stressful or difficult situation" in German?

"To remain calm, composed, and self-controlled in a stressful or difficult situation" in German is "Die Nerven behalten" (Dee NAIR-ven be-HAL-ten). Example: In der Prüfung ist es wichtig, die Nerven zu behalten..

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Sich freuen wie ein Kind an Weihnachten

Zikh FROY-en vee ine KINT an VY-nakh-ten

To feel nauseated or disgusted by something

Sich den Magen umdrehen

Zikh den MAH-gen UM-dray-en

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

Den Kopf hängen lassen

Den KOPF HENG-en LAS-sen

To be scared, anxious, or to have cold feet. (Informal, slightly dated)

Einem geht die Muffe

INE-em gayt dee MUF-fe