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Etwas durch die rosarote Brille sehen

To see things overly optimistically, to be naive or unrealistic about a situation

In German

Etwas durch die rosarote Brille sehen

et-vas durkh di ro-za-ro-te bril-le ze-en
Literal Translation
To see something through rose-colored glasses
Meaning
To see things overly optimistically, to be naive or unrealistic about a situation.

Equivalent:"To see through rose-colored glasses"

Origin:The idiom directly refers to glasses with rose-tinted lenses, which would make everything appear more pleasant and positive, thus symbolizing an overly optimistic or naive perception.

Example Sentences

  1. 1

    Sie sieht die Welt immer durch die rosarote Brille, auch wenn es schlecht läuft.

    She always sees the world through rose-colored glasses, even when things are going badly.

  2. 2

    Du solltest die Situation nicht durch die rosarote Brille sehen, sei realistisch.

    You shouldn't see the situation through rose-colored glasses; be realistic.

FAQ

How do you say "To see things overly optimistically, to be naive or unrealistic about a situation" in German?

"To see things overly optimistically, to be naive or unrealistic about a situation" in German is "Etwas durch die rosarote Brille sehen" (et-vas durkh di ro-za-ro-te bril-le ze-en). Example: Sie sieht die Welt immer durch die rosarote Brille, auch wenn es schlecht läuft..

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