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Graue Haare bekommen

To get grey hair, usually due to age, stress, or worry

In German

Graue Haare bekommen

graue ha-re be-kom-men

Literal Translation

To get grey hairs

Meaning

To get grey hair, usually due to age, stress, or worry.

Equivalent:"To get grey hair"

Origin:Grey hair is a natural sign of aging, but it is also commonly associated with stress and worry, as these factors can accelerate the greying process.

Example Sentences

1
Die Kinder haben ihm viele graue Haare beschert.
The children gave him many grey hairs (caused him much worry).
2
Durch den Stress bei der Arbeit hat sie schon graue Haare bekommen.
Because of the stress at work, she has already gotten grey hairs.

FAQ

How do you say "To get grey hair, usually due to age, stress, or worry" in German?

"To get grey hair, usually due to age, stress, or worry" in German is "Graue Haare bekommen" (graue ha-re be-kom-men). Example: Die Kinder haben ihm viele graue Haare beschert..

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gryu-ne lun-ge

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Grün vor Neid sein

gryun for naid zain

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ai-ne graue e-mi-nents

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