„Der Schein trügt."
Appearances are deceptive.
What does „Der Schein trügt." mean in German?
„Der Schein trügt." means "Appearances are deceptive.." Literally: "The appearance deceives.."
Literal Translation
"The appearance deceives."
English Equivalent
"Appearances can be deceiving."
This English idiom conveys the same meaning as the German expression.
Grammar Notes
Proverb
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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In for a penny, in for a pound.
„Er kommt ab und zu."
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He is the very image of his mother.
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I can't get away (off) today.
