„Den Tag streiche ich rot im Kalender an."
I will make this a red-letter day.
What does „Den Tag streiche ich rot im Kalender an." mean in German?
„Den Tag streiche ich rot im Kalender an." means "I will make this a red-letter day.." Literally: "I mark this day red in the calendar.."
Literal Translation
"I mark this day red in the calendar."
English Equivalent
"I'll mark this as a red-letter day."
This English idiom conveys the same meaning as the German expression.
Grammar Notes
Separable verb; accusative 'den Tag' fronted
When is this idiom used?
This expression is used in informal, casual German conversation among friends and family.
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