A2Informal

Etwas auf dem Herzen haben

To have something weighing on one's mind; to have something to confess

In German

Etwas auf dem Herzen haben

ˈɛtvas aʊ̯f deːm ˈhɛʁt͡sn̩ ˈhabn̩

Literal Translation

To have something on the heart

Meaning

To have something weighing on one's mind; to have something to confess

Example Sentences

1
Ich muss mit dir reden, ich habe da etwas auf dem Herzen.
I need to talk to you, I have something weighing on my mind.
2
Sie hat schon lange etwas auf dem Herzen, aber traut sich nicht, es zu sagen.
She has had something weighing on her mind for a long time, but doesn't dare to say it.

FAQ

How do you say "To have something weighing on one's mind; to have something to confess" in German?

"To have something weighing on one's mind; to have something to confess" in German is "Etwas auf dem Herzen haben" (ˈɛtvas aʊ̯f deːm ˈhɛʁt͡sn̩ ˈhabn̩). Example: Ich muss mit dir reden, ich habe da etwas auf dem Herzen..

To sound someone out, to discreetly check someone's knowledge or intentions

Jemandem auf den Zahn fühlen

YE-man-dem owf den TSAHN FY-len

To read someone the riot act; to give someone a dressing down

Jemandem die Leviten lesen

ˈjeːmandəm diː leˈviːtn̩ ˈleːzn̩

To turn a blind eye; to overlook a minor transgression

Ein Auge zudrücken

Ein Au-ge tsoo-drü-ken

To cast pearls before swine; to offer something valuable to those who cannot appreciate it

Perlen vor die Säue werfen

ˈpɛʁln̩ foːɐ̯ diː ˈzɔɪ̯ə ˈvɛʁfn̩