Signification
To be the dominant or controlling person in a relationship.
Contexte culturel
Used frequently in casual conversation to describe relationship dynamics. Similar usage, often with a slightly more traditional undertone. Understood perfectly, though sometimes people prefer 'das Sagen haben'. The idiom is widely understood across Europe due to the shared 'pants' metaphor.
Context is Key
Only use this with friends. It can sound very rude in a formal meeting.
Signification
To be the dominant or controlling person in a relationship.
Context is Key
Only use this with friends. It can sound very rude in a formal meeting.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the idiom.
In ihrer Ehe __________ sie die Hosen __________.
The verb 'anhaben' is separable, so 'an' goes to the end.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the correct usage.
The correct idiom is 'die Hosen anhaben'.
🎉 Score : /2
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
2 exercicesIn ihrer Ehe __________ sie die Hosen __________.
The verb 'anhaben' is separable, so 'an' goes to the end.
Choose the correct usage.
The correct idiom is 'die Hosen anhaben'.
🎉 Score : /2
Questions fréquentes
2 questionsNo, it is too informal and personal.
Usually yes, it describes domestic power.
Expressions liées
das Sagen haben
synonymTo be in charge
den Ton angeben
similarTo set the tone
