„Er liegt noch in den Federn."
He is still in bed.
What does „Er liegt noch in den Federn." mean in German?
„Er liegt noch in den Federn." means "He is still in bed.." Literally: "He still lies in the feathers.."
Literal Translation
"He still lies in the feathers."
English Equivalent
"He's still in bed."
This English idiom conveys the same meaning as the German expression.
Grammar Notes
'in den Federn liegen' = to be in bed (feather bed)
When is this idiom used?
This expression is used in everyday spoken German in casual and semi-formal settings.
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