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when pigs fly in German

when pigs fly in German is am [[Sankt-Nimmerleins-Tag]], wenn Ostern und Pfingsten auf einen Tag fallen.

when pigs fly in German

am [[Sankt-Nimmerleins-Tag]]

adv

(idiomatic) Never.

wenn Ostern und Pfingsten auf einen Tag fallen

adv

(idiomatic) Never.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "when pigs fly" in German?

"when pigs fly" in German is am [[Sankt-Nimmerleins-Tag]], wenn Ostern und Pfingsten auf einen Tag fallen.

Are there other ways to say "when pigs fly" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "when pigs fly": am [[Sankt-Nimmerleins-Tag]], wenn Ostern und Pfingsten auf einen Tag fallen.

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