Meaning
To have a private conversation between two people.
Cultural Background
Germans value privacy and directness. This phrase is a polite way to ensure a conversation remains confidential. Similar to Germany, it is used in professional settings to indicate a serious, private discussion.
Use it for seriousness
Use this phrase when you want to signal that the conversation is important and should not be shared.
Professionalism
In a German office, using this phrase shows you respect confidentiality.
Meaning
To have a private conversation between two people.
Use it for seriousness
Use this phrase when you want to signal that the conversation is important and should not be shared.
Professionalism
In a German office, using this phrase shows you respect confidentiality.
Test Yourself
Fill in the correct preposition.
Wir müssen das ___ vier Augen besprechen.
The idiom is always 'unter vier Augen'.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the correct usage.
The idiom requires the number four.
🎉 Score: /2
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
2 exercisesWir müssen das ___ vier Augen besprechen.
The idiom is always 'unter vier Augen'.
Choose the correct usage.
The idiom requires the number four.
🎉 Score: /2
Frequently Asked Questions
2 questionsNo, it specifically implies two people.
It is neutral and appropriate in almost all settings.
Related Phrases
Vier-Augen-Prinzip
specialized formA business policy where two people must approve something.
Unter uns
similarBetween us.
