„Gib acht, was ich dir sage!"
Mark what I tell you.
What does „Gib acht, was ich dir sage!" mean in German?
„Gib acht, was ich dir sage!" means "Mark what I tell you.." Literally: "Give attention to what I tell you!."
Literal Translation
"Give attention to what I tell you!"
English Equivalent
"Pay attention to what I'm saying!"
This English idiom conveys the same meaning as the German expression.
Grammar Notes
Imperative; 'acht geben' = to pay attention
When is this idiom used?
This expression is used in informal, casual German conversation among friends and family.
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