„Es liegt mir viel dran."
It is a matter of great importance to me.
What does „Es liegt mir viel dran." mean in German?
„Es liegt mir viel dran." means "It is a matter of great importance to me.." Literally: "Much lies to me thereon.."
Literal Translation
"Much lies to me thereon."
English Equivalent
"It means a lot to me."
This English idiom conveys the same meaning as the German expression.
Grammar Notes
'dran liegen' = to matter to
When is this idiom used?
This expression is used in informal, casual German conversation among friends and family.
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