Sich freuen wie ein Honigkuchenpferd
To be beaming with joy, to have a very wide, happy smile, like the often smiling faces on gingerbread figures
In German
Sich freuen wie ein Honigkuchenpferd
Literal Translation
Meaning
Equivalent:"To beam with joy / to smile from ear to ear"
Origin:This idiom refers to the often broadly smiling faces found on traditional gingerbread figures (Honigkuchenpferde), symbolizing great joy and happiness.
Example Sentences
Example Sentences- 1
Nach der guten Nachricht strahlte sie wie ein Honigkuchenpferd.
After the good news, she beamed like a gingerbread horse.
- 2
Die Kinder freuten sich wie Honigkuchenpferde auf den Ausflug.
The children were beaming with joy about the outing.
FAQ
How do you say "To be beaming with joy, to have a very wide, happy smile, like the often smiling faces on gingerbread figures" in German?
"To be beaming with joy, to have a very wide, happy smile, like the often smiling faces on gingerbread figures" in German is "Sich freuen wie ein Honigkuchenpferd" (Zikh FROY-en vee ine HO-nig-koo-khen-pfert). Example: Nach der guten Nachricht strahlte sie wie ein Honigkuchenpferd..
