die Hose(n) anhaben

Based on: anhaben, Hose
Phrase
1.

“to be the boss” or the dominant one

(in a relationship)
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Examples
  • In ihrer Beziehung hat eindeutig sie die Hosen an.
  • In their relationship, she is clearly the one who wears the pants.

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Word of the Day – “Hosenstall”

A fun look at the German word "der Hosenstall" and why it’s perfect for an April’s fools prank. Also: some more or less useful words :)

Vocab: die Hose, der Stall, der Reißverschluss, auf sein

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How many meanings does the German word 'die Hose(n) anhaben' have?

die Hose(n) anhaben has 1 distinct meaning: 1. “to be the boss” or the dominant one .

What is 'die Hose(n) anhaben' related to?

The word 'die Hose(n) anhaben' is related to anhaben and Hose.

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Word of the Day – “Hosenstall”
A fun look at the German word "der Hosenstall" and why it’s perfect for an April’s fools prank. Also: some more or less useful words :)
Vocab: die Hose, der Stall, der Reißverschluss, auf sein
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