„Stell' dich nicht so dumm an!"
Don't act the fool. Don't be so stupid.
What does „Stell' dich nicht so dumm an!" mean in German?
„Stell' dich nicht so dumm an!" means "Don't act the fool. Don't be so stupid.." Literally: "Don't place yourself so dumbly!."
Literal Translation
"Don't place yourself so dumbly!"
English Equivalent
"Stop playing dumb!"
This English idiom conveys the same meaning as the German expression.
Grammar Notes
Reflexive imperative
Modern Form
Modern spelling: „Stell dich nicht so dumm an!"
When is this idiom used?
This expression is used in everyday spoken German in casual and semi-formal settings.
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