A2Emotions
Seinen Augen nicht trauen
To be so surprised or amazed by something that one can hardly believe what they are seeing
In German
Seinen Augen nicht trauen
ZINE-en OU-gen nisht TRAU-en
Literal Translation
Literal TranslationNot to trust one's eyes
Meaning
MeaningTo be so surprised or amazed by something that one can hardly believe what they are seeing.
Equivalent:"To not believe one's eyes"
Example Sentences
Example Sentences- 1
Ich traute meinen Augen nicht, als ich ihn nach so vielen Jahren wieder sah.
I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw him again after so many years.
- 2
Sie traute ihren Augen nicht, als sie den Lottogewinn sah.
She couldn't believe her eyes when she saw the lottery win.
FAQ
How do you say "To be so surprised or amazed by something that one can hardly believe what they are seeing" in German?
"To be so surprised or amazed by something that one can hardly believe what they are seeing" in German is "Seinen Augen nicht trauen" (ZINE-en OU-gen nisht TRAU-en). Example: Ich traute meinen Augen nicht, als ich ihn nach so vielen Jahren wieder sah..
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Dee NAIR-ven fer-LEER-en
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YAY-man-dem ZANT in dee OU-gen SHTROY-en
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YAY-man-dem ine LIKHT ouf-GAY-en
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Dee be-HERR-shung fer-LEER-en
