„Es fehlt ihm an Geld."
He is short of cash.
What does „Es fehlt ihm an Geld." mean in German?
„Es fehlt ihm an Geld." means "He is short of cash.." Literally: "It is lacking to him in money.."
Literal Translation
"It is lacking to him in money."
English Equivalent
"He's short on cash."
This English idiom conveys the same meaning as the German expression.
Grammar Notes
'fehlen an' + dative = to be short of
When is this idiom used?
This expression is used in informal, casual German conversation among friends and family.
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Related Idioms
„Sie haben ihm zur Ader gelassen."
They have bled him.
„Der hat sich einen Bären angebunden."
He has run into debt.
„Er hat sein Geld gut angelegt."
He has invested his money well.
„Er hat mit 40 Prozent Bankerott gemacht."
He went bankrupt and paid forty cents on the dollar.
„Ich bezahle stets bar."
I always pay cash.
„Wer A sagt, muß auch B sagen."
In for a penny, in for a pound.
