Meaning
An informal expression to say that something is nonsense or untrue.
Cultural Background
Germans love using food in idioms. It makes the language feel more grounded and less abstract. Austrians also use this, but they might prefer 'Das ist ein Schmarrn'.
Use the particle 'doch'
Adding 'doch' makes it sound much more natural and native.
Meaning
An informal expression to say that something is nonsense or untrue.
Use the particle 'doch'
Adding 'doch' makes it sound much more natural and native.
Test Yourself
Which phrase means 'That is nonsense'?
Was sagt man, wenn etwas Unsinn ist?
This is the standard idiom for nonsense.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesWas sagt man, wenn etwas Unsinn ist?
This is the standard idiom for nonsense.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, it is too informal.
Related Phrases
Das ist Quatsch
synonymThat is nonsense
Erzähl keinen Käse
builds onDon't talk nonsense
