Signification
To look sad or disappointed.
Contexte culturel
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.
Signification
To look sad or disappointed.
Verb choice
Always use 'machen' or 'ziehen' with this idiom.
Teste-toi
Complete the sentence.
Warum ___ du so ein langes Gesicht?
The idiom is 'ein langes Gesicht machen'.
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Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
1 exercicesWarum ___ du so ein langes Gesicht?
The idiom is 'ein langes Gesicht machen'.
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Questions fréquentes
1 questionsNo, it is strictly for sad or disappointed people.
Expressions liées
Den Kopf hängen lassen
synonymTo let one's head hang
