„Ich kann nicht klug daraus werden."
I cannot make head or tail of it.
What does „Ich kann nicht klug daraus werden." mean in German?
„Ich kann nicht klug daraus werden." means "I cannot make head or tail of it.." Literally: "I cannot become wise from-it.."
Literal Translation
"I cannot become wise from-it."
English Equivalent
"I can't make heads or tails of it."
This English idiom conveys the same meaning as the German expression.
Grammar Notes
'klug werden aus' = to figure out
When is this idiom used?
This expression is used in everyday spoken German in casual and semi-formal settings.
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