A2 Informal Composure

„Fassen Sie sich!"

Compose yourself.

Fassen Sie sich! — German idiom meaning: Compose yourself. (A2)
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What does „Fassen Sie sich!" mean in German?

„Fassen Sie sich!" means "Compose yourself.." Literally: "Grasp yourself!."

Literal Translation

"Grasp yourself!"

Fassen Grasp
Sie yourself
sich

English Equivalent

"Pull yourself together!"

This English idiom conveys the same meaning as the German expression.

Grammar Notes

Reflexive imperative

When is this idiom used?

Informal

This expression is used in informal, casual German conversation among friends and family.

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