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Sich in jemandes Lage versetzen

To empathize with someone; to put oneself in someone else's shoes to understand their feelings or perspective

In German

Sich in jemandes Lage versetzen

Zikh in YAY-man-des LAH-ge fer-ZET-tsen

Literal Translation

To put oneself into someone's situation

Meaning

To empathize with someone; to put oneself in someone else's shoes to understand their feelings or perspective.

Equivalent:"To put oneself in someone's shoes"

Example Sentences

1
Versuche dich mal in seine Lage zu versetzen, bevor du urteilst.
Try to put yourself in his shoes before you judge.
2
Es ist wichtig, sich in die Lage der anderen zu versetzen, um Konflikte zu vermeiden.
It's important to put yourself in others' shoes to avoid conflicts.

FAQ

How do you say "To empathize with someone; to put oneself in someone else's shoes to understand their feelings or perspective" in German?

"To empathize with someone; to put oneself in someone else's shoes to understand their feelings or perspective" in German is "Sich in jemandes Lage versetzen" (Zikh in YAY-man-des LAH-ge fer-ZET-tsen). Example: Versuche dich mal in seine Lage zu versetzen, bevor du urteilst..

To be careful, to watch out, or to be on one's guard against potential danger or trouble

Sich in Acht nehmen

Zikh in AKHT NAY-men

To give someone a fright or a scare

Jemandem einen Schrecken einjagen

YAY-man-dem ine SHREK-ken INE-yah-gen

To be overjoyed, extremely happy and excited

Vor Freude an die Decke springen

For FROY-de an dee DEK-e shpring-en

To suddenly understand something; to have an epiphany or a moment of clarity

Jemandem geht ein Licht auf

YAY-man-dem ine LIKHT ouf-GAY-en