Significado
To look sad or disappointed.
Contexto cultural
Germans are often direct. If you make a long face, someone will likely ask you what is wrong immediately. In Austria, the phrase is used similarly, but often with a slightly more empathetic tone. Swiss German speakers use the same idiom, though they might prefer 'ein langes Gsicht mache'.
Verb choice
Always use 'machen' or 'ziehen' with this idiom.
Significado
To look sad or disappointed.
Verb choice
Always use 'machen' or 'ziehen' with this idiom.
Ponte a prueba
Complete the sentence.
Warum ___ du so ein langes Gesicht?
The idiom is 'ein langes Gesicht machen'.
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Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
1 ejerciciosWarum ___ du so ein langes Gesicht?
The idiom is 'ein langes Gesicht machen'.
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Preguntas frecuentes
1 preguntasNo, it is strictly for sad or disappointed people.
Frases relacionadas
Den Kopf hängen lassen
synonymTo let one's head hang
