Significado
To be the dominant or controlling person in a relationship.
Contexto cultural
Used frequently in casual conversation to describe relationship dynamics. Similar usage, often with a slightly more traditional undertone. Understood perfectly, though sometimes people prefer 'das Sagen haben'. The idiom is widely understood across Europe due to the shared 'pants' metaphor.
Context is Key
Only use this with friends. It can sound very rude in a formal meeting.
Significado
To be the dominant or controlling person in a relationship.
Context is Key
Only use this with friends. It can sound very rude in a formal meeting.
Teste-se
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the idiom.
In ihrer Ehe __________ sie die Hosen __________.
The verb 'anhaben' is separable, so 'an' goes to the end.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the correct usage.
The correct idiom is 'die Hosen anhaben'.
🎉 Pontuação: /2
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
2 exerciciosIn ihrer Ehe __________ sie die Hosen __________.
The verb 'anhaben' is separable, so 'an' goes to the end.
Choose the correct usage.
The correct idiom is 'die Hosen anhaben'.
🎉 Pontuação: /2
Perguntas frequentes
2 perguntasNo, it is too informal and personal.
Usually yes, it describes domestic power.
Frases relacionadas
das Sagen haben
synonymTo be in charge
den Ton angeben
similarTo set the tone
