معنی
To view a situation negatively, expecting the worst outcome.
زمینه فرهنگی
The term 'Schwarzmalerei' is often used in political debates to accuse the opposition of making things sound worse than they are to scare voters. In Austria, 'schwarz sehen' is just as common, but you might also hear 'sudern', which means to complain or moan about things in a pessimistic way. Swiss German speakers use the idiom similarly, though the pronunciation of 'schwarz' (schwarz vs. schwärz) may vary by dialect. In German business, 'schwarz sehen' is a way to signal that a risk assessment has returned a negative result. It is often followed by a list of 'Bedenken' (concerns).
Use with 'für'
Always remember to use 'für' + Accusative if you want to say WHAT you are pessimistic about.
Don't say 'Ich bin schwarz'
This means 'I am black' (skin color) or 'I am a member of the CDU party'. Always use the verb 'sehen'.
معنی
To view a situation negatively, expecting the worst outcome.
Use with 'für'
Always remember to use 'für' + Accusative if you want to say WHAT you are pessimistic about.
Don't say 'Ich bin schwarz'
This means 'I am black' (skin color) or 'I am a member of the CDU party'. Always use the verb 'sehen'.
The 'Schwarzmaler' label
If someone is always negative, call them a 'Schwarzmaler' to sound very native.
Realism vs. Pessimism
In Germany, 'schwarz sehen' is often seen as being realistic rather than just being a 'downer'.
خودت رو بسنج
Fill in the missing words to express pessimism.
Ich ___ für meine {die|f} Prüfung morgen ___.
The idiom is 'schwarz sehen'.
Which sentence is a correct use of the idiom?
Choose the correct sentence:
You need the preposition 'für' and the correct word order.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Glaubst du, wir gewinnen das Spiel? B: Nein, unsere besten Spieler sind verletzt. Ich ___ ___.
This is the standard response to express a negative prediction.
Match the situation to the phrase.
Match: 1. You forgot your wallet. 2. You are wearing sunglasses. 3. You are a pessimist.
The idiom can be used for specific events or general character traits.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
Schwarz idioms
بانک تمرین
4 تمرینهاIch ___ für meine {die|f} Prüfung morgen ___.
The idiom is 'schwarz sehen'.
Choose the correct sentence:
You need the preposition 'für' and the correct word order.
A: Glaubst du, wir gewinnen das Spiel? B: Nein, unsere besten Spieler sind verletzt. Ich ___ ___.
This is the standard response to express a negative prediction.
Match: 1. You forgot your wallet. 2. You are wearing sunglasses. 3. You are a pessimist.
The idiom can be used for specific events or general character traits.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
سوالات متداول
14 سوالNo, it's not rude. It's a normal way to express worry or a negative opinion about a situation.
Yes, but usually with 'für'. 'Ich sehe schwarz für ihn' means 'I don't think he will succeed.'
The opposite is 'optimistisch sein' or 'hellsehen' (though 'hellsehen' actually means clairvoyance, so be careful!). Better: 'positiv in die Zukunft blicken'.
Both are acceptable, but 'schwarz sehen' (two words) is more common for the idiom, while 'schwarzsehen' (one word) is often used for the noun form or in subordinate clauses.
No, that doesn't exist in German. You would say 'Ich sehe Licht am Ende des Tunnels'.
No, that's 'rot sehen' (to see red). 'Schwarz sehen' is only for pessimism.
Only if you are talking about a specific risk you've identified, but it's better to use more formal language like 'Ich habe Bedenken'.
Yes, it is universally understood in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
You say 'Ich habe schwarzgesehen.'
It's the noun form, meaning the act of being a doomsayer or overly pessimistic.
Yes! 'Ich sehe schwarz für das Wetter morgen' is very common.
Not a specific slang word, but you can add 'echt' or 'total' for emphasis: 'Ich seh' echt total schwarz.'
No, there is no connection between the idiom and the shopping day.
It's a bit casual for serious health issues. Better to say 'Ich mache mir Sorgen'.
عبارات مرتبط
Schwarzmalerei
specialized formThe act of being pessimistic.
Den Teufel an die Wand malen
similarTo imagine the worst-case scenario.
Optimistisch sein
contrastTo be optimistic.
Trübsal blasen
similarTo be gloomy or mopey.
Alles durch die rosarote Brille sehen
contrastTo see everything through rose-colored glasses.
