B2 Informal Games

„Wer abhebt, gibt nicht."

The person who cuts does not deal.

Wer abhebt, gibt nicht. — German idiom meaning: The person who cuts does not deal. (B2)
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What does „Wer abhebt, gibt nicht." mean in German?

„Wer abhebt, gibt nicht." means "The person who cuts does not deal.." Literally: "Who lifts off, does not give.."

Literal Translation

"Who lifts off, does not give."

Wer Who
abhebt lifts
gibt off
nicht does

Grammar Notes

Card game terminology; separable verb

When is this idiom used?

Informal

This expression is used in informal, casual German conversation among friends and family.

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