A2
Idiom
Neutral
Meaning
To be pessimistic or expect the worst outcome.
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Cultural Background
Germans value realism, so 'schwarzsehen' is often used to call out someone who is being 'unrealistically' negative.
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Separable Verb
Don't forget to move 'schwarz' to the end of the sentence!
Meaning
To be pessimistic or expect the worst outcome.
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Separable Verb
Don't forget to move 'schwarz' to the end of the sentence!
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
Du musst nicht immer ____.
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: schwarzsehen
The infinitive form is required after the modal verb 'müssen'.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercises
Complete the sentence.
Fill Blank
A2
Du musst nicht immer ____.
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: schwarzsehen
The infinitive form is required after the modal verb 'müssen'.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsIt can be, if you say it to someone who is genuinely struggling. Use it carefully.
Related Phrases
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schwarz malen
synonymto paint a dark picture
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