A2 Informal Secrecy
„Unter uns gesagt."
Between you and me.
What does „Unter uns gesagt." mean in German?
„Unter uns gesagt." means "Between you and me.." Literally: "Under us said.."
Literal Translation
"Under us said."
Unter Under
uns us
gesagt said
English Equivalent
"Between you and me."
This English idiom conveys the same meaning as the German expression.
Grammar Notes
Participial phrase; confidential
When is this idiom used?
Informal
This expression is used in informal, casual German conversation among friends and family.
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Related Idioms
„Wer A sagt, muß auch B sagen."
In for a penny, in for a pound.
„Er kommt ab und zu."
He comes now and then.
„Er ist das Abbild (von) seiner Mutter."
He is the very image of his mother.
„Ich kann heute nicht abkommen."
I can't get away (off) today.
„Die Uhr ist abgelaufen."
The clock has run down.
„Wie wird das ablaufen?"
How will this turn out?
