„Das Stück hat wenig Anklang gefunden."
The play proved a failure.
What does „Das Stück hat wenig Anklang gefunden." mean in German?
„Das Stück hat wenig Anklang gefunden." means "The play proved a failure.." Literally: "The piece found little resonance.."
Literal Translation
"The piece found little resonance."
English Equivalent
"The play flopped."
This English idiom conveys the same meaning as the German expression.
Grammar Notes
'Anklang finden' = to find favor/resonance
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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