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Weiß wie die Wand werden
To turn extremely pale, usually from shock, fear, or illness
In German
Weiß wie die Wand werden
vais vi di vand ver-den
Literal Translation
Literal TranslationTo become white like the wall
Meaning
MeaningTo turn extremely pale, usually from shock, fear, or illness.
Equivalent:"To turn white as a sheet"
Origin:The idiom simply compares the extreme paleness of a person's face to the color of a white wall, emphasizing the sudden loss of color due to strong emotion or physical state.
Example Sentences
Example Sentences- 1
Als sie die Nachricht hörte, wurde sie weiß wie die Wand.
When she heard the news, she turned white as a sheet (white like the wall).
- 2
Er wurde weiß wie die Wand, als er den Unfall sah.
He turned white as a sheet (white like the wall) when he saw the accident.
FAQ
How do you say "To turn extremely pale, usually from shock, fear, or illness" in German?
"To turn extremely pale, usually from shock, fear, or illness" in German is "Weiß wie die Wand werden" (vais vi di vand ver-den). Example: Als sie die Nachricht hörte, wurde sie weiß wie die Wand..
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