„Heute über acht Tage ist Weihnachten."
This day week is Christmas.
What does „Heute über acht Tage ist Weihnachten." mean in German?
„Heute über acht Tage ist Weihnachten." means "This day week is Christmas.." Literally: "Today over eight days is Christmas.."
Literal Translation
"Today over eight days is Christmas."
English Equivalent
"A week from today is Christmas."
This English idiom conveys the same meaning as the German expression.
Grammar Notes
'über acht Tage' = a week from now (German counts inclusively)
When is this idiom used?
This expression is used in formal or literary German, often found in written texts and speeches.
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