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Im Geld schwimmen

To be extremely wealthy, to have an abundance of money

In German

Im Geld schwimmen

im gelt shvim-en

Literal Translation

To swim in money

Meaning

To be extremely wealthy, to have an abundance of money.

Equivalent:"To be rolling in money"

Origin:A vivid metaphor for extreme wealth, suggesting such an overwhelming amount of money that one could literally 'swim' in it.

Example Sentences

1
Seit dem Börsengang schwimmt er im Geld.
Since the IPO, he's been swimming in money.
2
Ich wünschte, ich würde auch im Geld schwimmen und mir alles leisten können.
I wish I were swimming in money too and could afford everything.

FAQ

How do you say "To be extremely wealthy, to have an abundance of money" in German?

"To be extremely wealthy, to have an abundance of money" in German is "Im Geld schwimmen" (im gelt shvim-en). Example: Seit dem Börsengang schwimmt er im Geld..

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Die Katze im Sack kaufen

dee kat-se im zak kou-fen

Even small contributions or earnings, when accumulated, can amount to something significant

Kleinvieh macht auch Mist

kline-fee makhkt oukh mist

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Auf keinen grünen Zweig kommen

ouf kine-en groo-nen tsveig kom-en

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Den Rubel rollen lassen

den roo-bel rol-en las-en