„Das Haus ist zu verkaufen."
The house is for sale.
What does „Das Haus ist zu verkaufen." mean in German?
„Das Haus ist zu verkaufen." means "The house is for sale.." Literally: "The house is to sell.."
Literal Translation
"The house is to sell."
English Equivalent
"The house is for sale."
This English idiom conveys the same meaning as the German expression.
Grammar Notes
'zu + infinitive' = available for
When is this idiom used?
This expression is used in formal or literary German, often found in written texts and speeches.
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We pay in advance.
„Wer A sagt, muß auch B sagen."
In for a penny, in for a pound.
„Er kommt ab und zu."
He comes now and then.
„Er ist das Abbild (von) seiner Mutter."
He is the very image of his mother.
„Ich kann heute nicht abkommen."
I can't get away (off) today.
