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turn the other cheek in German

turn the other cheek in German is die andere Backe hinhalten, die andere Wange hinhalten.

turn the other cheek in German

die andere Backe hinhalten
verb
(idiomatic) To accept punishment or injury without retaliating.
die andere Wange hinhalten
verb
(idiomatic) To accept punishment or injury without retaliating.
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What is "turn the other cheek" in German?

"turn the other cheek" in German is die andere Backe hinhalten, die andere Wange hinhalten.

Are there other ways to say "turn the other cheek" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "turn the other cheek": die andere Backe hinhalten, die andere Wange hinhalten.

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