A1 Idiom フォーマル

Jemandem die Stirn bieten.

To defy someone.

意味

To bravely stand up to someone or resist them.

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文化的背景

The phrase is closely linked to the concept of 'Zivilcourage'. In German schools, students are taught to 'die Stirn bieten' against bullying and social injustice as part of their civic education. In Austrian German, the phrase is used similarly, but often with a slightly more formal or 'literary' tone in newspapers. Swiss German speakers use the standard German idiom in formal writing, but in Swiss German dialect (Schwiizertüütsch), they might use different expressions like 'paroli biete'. During the 1848 revolutions in Germany, this phrase was used in pamphlets to encourage citizens to stand up to the monarchy.

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Dative is Key

Always remember that the person you are standing up to is in the Dative case. Practice: 'Ich biete DIR die Stirn.'

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Don't use 'mein'

Avoid saying 'meine Stirn'. Use 'die Stirn'. It's a fixed idiom.

意味

To bravely stand up to someone or resist them.

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Dative is Key

Always remember that the person you are standing up to is in the Dative case. Practice: 'Ich biete DIR die Stirn.'

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Don't use 'mein'

Avoid saying 'meine Stirn'. Use 'die Stirn'. It's a fixed idiom.

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Use in Job Interviews

You can use this to describe how you handled a difficult client: 'Ich habe der Situation die Stirn geboten.' It sounds very professional and strong.

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Zivilcourage

This is a very 'German' phrase. Using it correctly shows you understand the value of standing up for your principles.

自分をテスト

Fill in the correct Dative article.

Ich biete ______ (der) Mobber die Stirn.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: dem

Mobber is masculine singular, and the idiom requires the Dative case.

Which sentence is correct?

How do you say 'She stood up to the storm'?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Sie bot dem Sturm die Stirn.

'Bot' is the past tense of 'bieten', and 'dem Sturm' is the correct Dative form.

Match the German phrase with its English meaning.

Match the following:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: a

All pairs are correctly matched in the options list.

Complete the dialogue.

A: 'Ich habe Angst vor der Präsentation.' B: 'Keine Sorge, du musst ______.'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: ihr die Stirn bieten

'Präsentation' is feminine (die), so the Dative pronoun is 'ihr'.

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Bieten vs. Zeigen

Bieten
Strong resistance Active
Zeigen
Showing presence Passive

練習問題バンク

4 問題
Fill in the correct Dative article. Fill Blank A2

Ich biete ______ (der) Mobber die Stirn.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: dem

Mobber is masculine singular, and the idiom requires the Dative case.

Which sentence is correct? Choose B1

How do you say 'She stood up to the storm'?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Sie bot dem Sturm die Stirn.

'Bot' is the past tense of 'bieten', and 'dem Sturm' is the correct Dative form.

Match the German phrase with its English meaning. Match A1

左の各項目を右のペアと一致させてください:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: a

All pairs are correctly matched in the options list.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

A: 'Ich habe Angst vor der Präsentation.' B: 'Keine Sorge, du musst ______.'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: ihr die Stirn bieten

'Präsentation' is feminine (die), so the Dative pronoun is 'ihr'.

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

10 問

Not necessarily. It's about courage and firmness, not about starting a fight.

Yes, like 'dem Sturm die Stirn bieten' (facing the storm).

'Bieten' is more common and implies a stronger resistance.

The grammar is B1, but the concept is simple enough for A1 to understand.

Yes, it follows the standard conjugation of the verb 'bieten'.

It's grammatically correct but sounds unnatural. Stick to 'die Stirn'.

Yes, very often when discussing competition or difficult negotiations.

'Klein beigeben' or 'sich beugen'.

It is neutral to formal. You can use it in a newspaper or a serious talk with friends.

No, it is almost always figurative today.

関連フレーズ

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Paroli bieten

synonym

To counter someone's argument or actions.

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Widerstand leisten

similar

To resist.

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Sich zur Wehr setzen

similar

To defend oneself.

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Klein beigeben

contrast

To give in / To back down.

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Die Stirn haben

builds on

To have the nerve/audacity.

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