Meaning
Used to describe two things that are very different from each other.
Cultural Background
Germans often use this to justify a choice between two very different options. Similar usage, often used in casual conversation about food or weather.
Use it for emphasis
Don't use it for small differences. Only use it when the contrast is huge.
Meaning
Used to describe two things that are very different from each other.
Use it for emphasis
Don't use it for small differences. Only use it when the contrast is huge.
Test Yourself
Complete the phrase.
Die beiden sind wie Tag ___ Nacht.
The idiom is 'wie Tag und Nacht'.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesDie beiden sind wie Tag ___ Nacht.
The idiom is 'wie Tag und Nacht'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, it works for anything.
Related Phrases
Wie Feuer und Wasser
similarLike fire and water
