Significado
Bad luck in one area of life might mean good fortune in another.
Contexto cultural
Germany is the home of 'Board Game Geek' culture. Winning is respected, but being a 'guter Verlierer' (good loser) is highly valued. This phrase helps maintain social harmony. In Vienna, card games like 'Tarock' are common in cafes. This phrase is often heard among older generations playing for small stakes. Younger Germans use this ironically on dating apps like Tinder. If they have a bad day, they might post 'Pech im Spiel, also hoffentlich bald Glück in der Liebe'.
Use it for small things
This is best for minor losses. Using it for a major gambling debt might sound insensitive.
Check the relationship status
Don't say this to someone who just got divorced, as it will sound like a cruel joke.
Significado
Bad luck in one area of life might mean good fortune in another.
Use it for small things
This is best for minor losses. Using it for a major gambling debt might sound insensitive.
Check the relationship status
Don't say this to someone who just got divorced, as it will sound like a cruel joke.
The Reverse Tease
If someone is winning everything, say 'Glück im Spiel, Pech in der Liebe!' to jokingly suggest their partner might be unhappy.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing words.
Pech im ____, Glück in der ____.
The fixed proverb is 'Pech im Spiel, Glück in der Liebe'.
When would you say this?
Your friend just lost 10 Euros playing poker.
It is the standard consolation for losing a game.
Which article is correct?
Glück in ___ Liebe.
'Liebe' is feminine, and 'in' requires the dative case here, so 'die' becomes 'der'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Ich habe schon wieder beim Schach verloren! B: ____
This fits the context of losing a game.
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Ayudas visuales
The Balance of Fate
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosPech im ____, Glück in der ____.
The fixed proverb is 'Pech im Spiel, Glück in der Liebe'.
Your friend just lost 10 Euros playing poker.
It is the standard consolation for losing a game.
Glück in ___ Liebe.
'Liebe' is feminine, and 'in' requires the dative case here, so 'die' becomes 'der'.
A: Ich habe schon wieder beim Schach verloren! B: ____
This fits the context of losing a game.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
4 preguntasYes, it is a classic. While it sounds a bit 'old-fashioned', it is used ironically by all ages.
No, it can refer to sports, card games, or even the 'game of life' in a very broad sense.
Because 'Spiel' is neuter (in dem = im) and 'Liebe' is feminine (in der). Both are in the dative case.
Not really. A job interview isn't considered a 'Spiel' (game). It would sound a bit strange.
Frases relacionadas
Scherben bringen Glück
similarBroken shards bring luck.
Ein Pechvogel sein
builds onTo be an unlucky person (a 'luck-bird').
Glückspilz
contrastA lucky person (a 'luck-mushroom').
