white lie in German
white lie in German is Notlüge, soziale Lüge.
white lie in German
Notlüge
(idiomatic) A deliberately untrue statement which is intended to produce a favorable result; especially, one which is judged to be better than an overhonest alternative, as for example to remain polite in a superficial social exchange, or to choose one's battles.
soziale Lüge
(idiomatic) A deliberately untrue statement which is intended to produce a favorable result; especially, one which is judged to be better than an overhonest alternative, as for example to remain polite in a superficial social exchange, or to choose one's battles.
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What is "white lie" in German?
"white lie" in German is Notlüge, soziale Lüge.
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Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "white lie": Notlüge, soziale Lüge.
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