A2 Informal Character
„Das ist so seine Art."
That's his way.
What does „Das ist so seine Art." mean in German?
„Das ist so seine Art." means "That's his way.." Literally: "That is so his kind.."
Literal Translation
"That is so his kind."
Das That
ist is
so so
seine his
Art kind
English Equivalent
"That's just the way he is."
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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Related Idioms
„Es ist keine gute Ader an ihm."
He is absolutely worthless.
„Er ist kurz angebunden."
He is blunt (gruff).
„Der läßt sich nicht so leicht anführen."
He is not so easily taken in.
„Er ist ein fauler Strick."
He is a lazybones.
„Der ist ein Galgenstrick."
He is a rascal.
„Im Grunde ist er ein guter Mann."
At heart he is a good man.
