A2Emotions
Schwarzsehen
To be pessimistic; to expect the worst outcome
In German
Schwarzsehen
SHVARTS-zay-en
Literal Translation
Literal TranslationTo see black
Meaning
MeaningTo be pessimistic; to expect the worst outcome.
Equivalent:"To be pessimistic / to see the worst in things"
Example Sentences
Example Sentences- 1
Du darfst nicht immer gleich schwarzsehen, es gibt immer Hoffnung.
You shouldn't always be so pessimistic; there's always hope.
- 2
Nach der schlechten Nachricht begann er, schwarzzusehen.
After the bad news, he started to be pessimistic.
FAQ
How do you say "To be pessimistic; to expect the worst outcome" in German?
"To be pessimistic; to expect the worst outcome" in German is "Schwarzsehen" (SHVARTS-zay-en). Example: Du darfst nicht immer gleich schwarzsehen, es gibt immer Hoffnung..
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