A2Emotions
Ein langes Gesicht machen
To look sad, disappointed, or unhappy; to pull a long face
In German
Ein langes Gesicht machen
Ine LANG-es ge-ZIKHT MAKH-en
Literal Translation
To make a long face
Meaning
To look sad, disappointed, or unhappy; to pull a long face.
Equivalent:"To pull a long face"
Example Sentences
- 1
Als er die schlechte Note sah, machte er ein langes Gesicht.
When he saw the bad grade, he pulled a long face.
- 2
Warum machst du so ein langes Gesicht? Ist etwas passiert?
Why are you pulling such a long face? Did something happen?
FAQ
How do you say "To look sad, disappointed, or unhappy; to pull a long face" in German?
"To look sad, disappointed, or unhappy; to pull a long face" in German is "Ein langes Gesicht machen" (Ine LANG-es ge-ZIKHT MAKH-en). Example: Als er die schlechte Note sah, machte er ein langes Gesicht..
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