„Sie hat keinen Anstand."
She has no breeding.
What does „Sie hat keinen Anstand." mean in German?
„Sie hat keinen Anstand." means "She has no breeding.." Literally: "She has no propriety.."
Literal Translation
"She has no propriety."
English Equivalent
"She has no manners."
This English idiom conveys the same meaning as the German expression.
Grammar Notes
'Anstand' = decency/manners
When is this idiom used?
This expression is used in informal, casual German conversation among friends and family.
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Related Idioms
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I have nothing to do with such people.
„Sie sehen es auf Komplimente ab."
You are fishing for compliments.
„Wir werden Ihnen einen kurzen Besuch abstatten."
We shall pay you a brief visit.
„Stoßen Sie an!"
Clink glasses.
„Vögel von derselben Art halten zusammen."
Birds of a feather flock together.
„Meine Schwester war auf dem Balle."
My sister was at the ball.
