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Rot wie eine Tomate werden
To blush deeply, usually from embarrassment, shame, or intense physical exertion
In German
Rot wie eine Tomate werden
rot vi ai-ne to-ma-te ver-den
Literal Translation
Literal TranslationTo turn red like a tomato
Meaning
MeaningTo blush deeply, usually from embarrassment, shame, or intense physical exertion.
Equivalent:"To turn red as a beetroot"
Origin:A vivid simile comparing the intense redness of a person's face to the bright red color of a ripe tomato, a common and easily recognizable image.
Example Sentences
Example Sentences- 1
Als er den Fehler zugab, wurde er rot wie eine Tomate.
When he admitted the mistake, he turned red as a tomato.
- 2
Nach dem Sprint war sie rot wie eine Tomate.
After the sprint, she was red as a tomato.
FAQ
How do you say "To blush deeply, usually from embarrassment, shame, or intense physical exertion" in German?
"To blush deeply, usually from embarrassment, shame, or intense physical exertion" in German is "Rot wie eine Tomate werden" (rot vi ai-ne to-ma-te ver-den). Example: Als er den Fehler zugab, wurde er rot wie eine Tomate..
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