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fish out of water in German

fish out of water in German is sich fremd fühlen, sich nicht zu Hause fühlen, wie ein Fisch auf dem Trockenen.

fish out of water in German

sich fremd fühlen
noun
(idiomatic) A person in unfamiliar and often uncomfortable surroundings.
sich nicht zu Hause fühlen
noun
(idiomatic) A person in unfamiliar and often uncomfortable surroundings.
wie ein Fisch auf dem Trockenen
noun
(idiomatic) A person in unfamiliar and often uncomfortable surroundings.
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What is "fish out of water" in German?

"fish out of water" in German is sich fremd fühlen, sich nicht zu Hause fühlen, wie ein Fisch auf dem Trockenen.

Are there other ways to say "fish out of water" in German?

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "fish out of water": sich fremd fühlen, sich nicht zu Hause fühlen, wie ein Fisch auf dem Trockenen.

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