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Jemandem die Augen öffnen

To make someone aware of a truth or reality they had not seen or understood before, often an unpleasant one

In German

Jemandem die Augen öffnen

YAY-man-dem dee OU-gen ÖFF-nen

Literal Translation

To open someone's eyes

Meaning

To make someone aware of a truth or reality they had not seen or understood before, often an unpleasant one.

Equivalent:"To open someone's eyes"

Example Sentences

1
Die Reise hat mir die Augen für andere Kulturen geöffnet.
The trip opened my eyes to other cultures.
2
Er musste ihm die Augen öffnen, damit er die Gefahr erkannte.
He had to open his eyes so that he recognized the danger.

FAQ

How do you say "To make someone aware of a truth or reality they had not seen or understood before, often an unpleasant one" in German?

"To make someone aware of a truth or reality they had not seen or understood before, often an unpleasant one" in German is "Jemandem die Augen öffnen" (YAY-man-dem dee OU-gen ÖFF-nen). Example: Die Reise hat mir die Augen für andere Kulturen geöffnet..

To examine one's own faults or responsibility before criticizing others; to look at oneself critically

Sich an die eigene Nase fassen

Zikh an dee EYE-ge-ne NAH-ze FAS-sen

To work extremely hard, to exert oneself greatly, often implying exhaustion or desperation. (Very vulgar)

Sich den Arsch aufreißen (derb)

Zikh den ARSH ouf-RY-sen

To lose hope or confidence; to become disheartened

Den Mut verlieren

Den MUT fer-LEER-en

To look sad, disappointed, or unhappy; to pull a long face

Ein langes Gesicht machen

Ine LANG-es ge-ZIKHT MAKH-en