Bedeutung
Other people's lives look better.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Swedes value modesty and contentment, making this phrase a common way to remind others to appreciate their current life. In American culture, this is often used in the context of career advancement and the 'American Dream'. The Japanese version uses 'blue' (aoi) because historically, green was considered a shade of blue. This is one of the most recognizable proverbs worldwide, transcending linguistic barriers.
Use it to comfort
Use this phrase to help a friend who is feeling down about their life choices.
Bedeutung
Other people's lives look better.
Use it to comfort
Use this phrase to help a friend who is feeling down about their life choices.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing word.
Gräset är alltid ______ på andra sidan.
The proverb uses the comparative form of green.
🎉 Ergebnis: /1
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Aufgabensammlung
1 AufgabenGräset är alltid ______ på andra sidan.
The proverb uses the comparative form of green.
🎉 Ergebnis: /1
Häufig gestellte Fragen
1 FragenNo, it is usually meant as helpful advice, but be careful not to sound dismissive.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Man ska vara nöjd
similarOne should be content.
Gräset är inte grönare
contrastThe grass is not greener.
