A1 Idiom محايد

Eine dicke Haut haben.

Be thick-skinned.

المعنى

To be insensitive to criticism or insults, not easily offended.

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خلفية ثقافية

In German workplaces, feedback is often very direct. Having a thick skin is considered a professional virtue. Similar idioms exist but often imply a lack of shame, which is culturally discouraged, unlike the German positive view of resilience. The concept is very similar to the US, where 'thick skin' is a common business term for successful leaders.

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Use 'entwickeln'

If you want to sound more advanced, say 'Ich habe eine dicke Haut entwickelt' to show you worked on it.

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Directness

Remember that in Germany, being 'thick-skinned' is a compliment for professional resilience.

المعنى

To be insensitive to criticism or insults, not easily offended.

💡

Use 'entwickeln'

If you want to sound more advanced, say 'Ich habe eine dicke Haut entwickelt' to show you worked on it.

💬

Directness

Remember that in Germany, being 'thick-skinned' is a compliment for professional resilience.

اختبر نفسك

Complete the sentence.

Um in diesem Beruf zu überleben, musst du eine ______ Haut haben.

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: dicke

The idiom is 'eine dicke Haut haben'.

Which verb is typically used with 'eine dicke Haut'?

Ich ____ eine dicke Haut.

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: habe

The verb 'haben' is the standard verb for this idiom.

Match the idiom to its meaning.

Eine dicke Haut haben

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: To be resilient

It means not being easily offended.

Complete the dialogue.

A: 'Everyone is criticizing my work.' B: 'Don't worry, you just need to ______.'

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: eine dicke Haut haben

This is the correct advice for someone facing criticism.

🎉 النتيجة: /4

وسائل تعلم بصرية

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Complete the sentence. Fill Blank A1

Um in diesem Beruf zu überleben, musst du eine ______ Haut haben.

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: dicke

The idiom is 'eine dicke Haut haben'.

Which verb is typically used with 'eine dicke Haut'? Choose A1

Ich ____ eine dicke Haut.

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: habe

The verb 'haben' is the standard verb for this idiom.

Match the idiom to its meaning. Match A2

طابق كل عنصر على اليسار مع زوجه على اليمين:

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: To be resilient

It means not being easily offended.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

A: 'Everyone is criticizing my work.' B: 'Don't worry, you just need to ______.'

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: eine dicke Haut haben

This is the correct advice for someone facing criticism.

🎉 النتيجة: /4

الأسئلة الشائعة

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No, it is usually a compliment regarding their professional resilience.

No, it is strictly an idiom for emotional resilience.

They are perfectly interchangeable.

You would say 'Ich habe eine dünne Haut'.

It is better to use 'Resilienz' in very formal writing.

No, it applies to everyone.

Try using it when talking about your work experiences.

No, it just means you don't let criticism hurt you.

عبارات ذات صلة

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Ein dickes Fell haben

synonym

To have a thick coat/fur.

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Sich nichts aus etwas machen

similar

To not care about something.

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Kritik einstecken

builds on

To take criticism.

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