A2 Informal Success
„Das hat angeschlagen."
That proved effectual.
What does „Das hat angeschlagen." mean in German?
„Das hat angeschlagen." means "That proved effectual.." Literally: "That struck on.."
Literal Translation
"That struck on."
Das That
hat struck
angeschlagen on
English Equivalent
"That had an effect."
This English idiom conveys the same meaning as the German expression.
When is this idiom used?
Informal
This expression is used in informal, casual German conversation among friends and family.
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