„Man sieht ihm sein Alter nicht an."
He does not look his age.
What does „Man sieht ihm sein Alter nicht an." mean in German?
„Man sieht ihm sein Alter nicht an." means "He does not look his age.." Literally: "One doesn't see his age on him.."
Literal Translation
"One doesn't see his age on him."
English Equivalent
"He doesn't look his age."
This English idiom conveys the same meaning as the German expression.
Grammar Notes
Dative (ihm); 'ansehen' separable verb
When is this idiom used?
This expression is used in informal, casual German conversation among friends and family.
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