A2 Idiom Informal

blau sein

be blue

Meaning

To be drunk or intoxicated.

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Cultural Background

Drinking culture is very social. 'Blau sein' is a lighthearted way to acknowledge someone has reached their limit.

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Context is key

Only use this with friends.

Meaning

To be drunk or intoxicated.

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Context is key

Only use this with friends.

Test Yourself

Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'sein'.

Nach der Party ____ er total blau.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: war

The sentence is in the past tense (war).

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'sein'. Fill Blank A2

Nach der Party ____ er total blau.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: war

The sentence is in the past tense (war).

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

It is informal, not necessarily offensive, but can be rude if used about someone you don't know.

Related Phrases

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einen sitzen haben

synonym

to be tipsy

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