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Schwarz sehen
To be pessimistic, to expect the worst
In German
Schwarz sehen
shvarts ze-en
Literal Translation
Literal TranslationTo see black
Meaning
MeaningTo be pessimistic, to expect the worst.
Equivalent:"To paint a bleak picture"
Origin:Black is commonly associated with darkness, despair, and negativity, reflecting a lack of hope or a grim outlook.
Example Sentences
Example Sentences- 1
Nach der schlechten Nachricht hat er nur noch schwarz gesehen.
After the bad news, he only saw black (was very pessimistic).
- 2
Wir dürfen jetzt nicht schwarz sehen, wir finden eine Lösung!
We mustn't be pessimistic now, we'll find a solution!
FAQ
How do you say "To be pessimistic, to expect the worst" in German?
"To be pessimistic, to expect the worst" in German is "Schwarz sehen" (shvarts ze-en). Example: Nach der schlechten Nachricht hat er nur noch schwarz gesehen..
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ai-ne vai-se ves-te ha-ben
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zikh et-vas shön-re-den
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In writing, in black and white; official proof or documentation
Schwarz auf Weiß
shvarts auf vais
