A1 Idiom Neutral

Ein alter Hase sein.

To be an old hand.

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Meaning

To be experienced and skilled in a particular area.

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Cultural Background

Germans value professional stability and long-term expertise. The term is used identically in Austria. Also common in Swiss German contexts.

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Gender rule

Always use 'ein' even for women.

Meaning

To be experienced and skilled in a particular area.

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Gender rule

Always use 'ein' even for women.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence.

Er arbeitet seit Jahren hier, er ist ein ______.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: alter Hase

The idiom for an experienced person is 'alter Hase'.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank A1

Er arbeitet seit Jahren hier, er ist ein ______.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: alter Hase

The idiom for an experienced person is 'alter Hase'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, always use 'ein alter Hase'.

Related Phrases

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Ein alter Fuchs

synonym

A cunning, experienced person.

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