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build castles in the air in German

build castles in the air in German is Luftschlösser bauen, Schlösser in die Luft bauen.

build castles in the air in German

Luftschlösser bauen
verb
(transitive, idiomatic) To have any desire, idea, or plan that is unlikely to be realized; to imagine visionary projects or schemes; to have an idle fancy or a pipe dream; to daydream.
Schlösser in die Luft bauen
verb
(transitive, idiomatic) To have any desire, idea, or plan that is unlikely to be realized; to imagine visionary projects or schemes; to have an idle fancy or a pipe dream; to daydream.
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What is "build castles in the air" in German?

"build castles in the air" in German is Luftschlösser bauen, Schlösser in die Luft bauen.

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Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "build castles in the air": Luftschlösser bauen, Schlösser in die Luft bauen.

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