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Jemandem Gold und grüne Wälder versprechen

To promise someone immense wealth, prosperity, or everything they could wish for; to promise the moon

In German

Jemandem Gold und grüne Wälder versprechen

ye-man-dem gold unt gryu-ne vel-der fer-shprech-en

Literal Translation

To promise someone gold and green forests

Meaning

To promise someone immense wealth, prosperity, or everything they could wish for; to promise the moon.

Equivalent:"To promise someone the moon"

Origin:Gold symbolizes wealth, while green forests represent natural abundance, vitality, and endless resources. Together, they signify ultimate prosperity.

Example Sentences

1
Der Politiker versprach den Wählern Gold und grüne Wälder, aber nichts davon trat ein.
The politician promised the voters gold and green forests (the moon), but none of it materialized.
2
Lass dich nicht von ihm blenden, er verspricht dir Gold und grüne Wälder, aber hält nichts davon.
Don't be fooled by him; he promises you gold and green forests but delivers nothing.

FAQ

How do you say "To promise someone immense wealth, prosperity, or everything they could wish for; to promise the moon" in German?

"To promise someone immense wealth, prosperity, or everything they could wish for; to promise the moon" in German is "Jemandem Gold und grüne Wälder versprechen" (ye-man-dem gold unt gryu-ne vel-der fer-shprech-en). Example: Der Politiker versprach den Wählern Gold und grüne Wälder, aber nichts davon trat ein..

To be absolutely furious about something; to be livid

Sich grün und blau ärgern

Zikh gryn unt blou AIR-gern

Heaven knows, God knows (used to express uncertainty or exasperation)

Weiß Gott

vais got

To be inexperienced, naive, or very young

Grün hinter den Ohren sein

gryun hin-ter den o-ren zain

The common thread, the main theme or recurring motif in a story, argument, or series of events

Der rote Faden

der ro-te fa-den