A2Informal

Schwein haben

To be lucky; to have good luck

In German

Schwein haben

ˈʃvaɪ̯n ˈhabn̩

Literal Translation

To have pig

Meaning

To be lucky; to have good luck

Equivalent:"To be lucky; to have good fortune"

Origin:In many cultures, pigs are symbols of good luck and prosperity. In medieval times, a farmer who owned pigs was considered wealthy and fortunate. Also, in games, getting a pig as a prize was a sign of luck.

Example Sentences

1
Ich habe Schwein gehabt, der Zug war nur eine Minute verspätet.
I was lucky, the train was only one minute late.
2
Sie hat Schwein gehabt, dass sie den Unfall unbeschadet überstanden hat.
She was lucky to survive the accident unharmed.

FAQ

How do you say "To be lucky; to have good luck" in German?

"To be lucky; to have good luck" in German is "Schwein haben" (ˈʃvaɪ̯n ˈhabn̩). Example: Ich habe Schwein gehabt, der Zug war nur eine Minute verspätet..

To speak in private; to have a private conversation

Unter vier Augen sprechen

ˈʊntɐ fiːɐ̯ ˈaʊ̯ɡn̩ ˈʃpʁɛçn̩

To thwart someone's plans, to upset someone's calculations

Jemandem einen Strich durch die Rechnung machen

YE-man-dem AY-nen SHTRICH doorkh dee RECH-noong MAH-chen

To kick the bucket, to die

Den Löffel abgeben

den LÖF-fel AB-gey-ben

To go to the dogs; to fall on hard times

Auf den Hund kommen

aʊ̯f deːn hʊnt ˈkɔmən