Das war Schwein
That was lucky
Language note: The expression 'Schwein haben' means to be lucky. It originally comes from the early 20th century.
Culture note: Interestingly, 'Schwein' or 'pig' is often associated with luck in Germany.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Das
[dahs]
the
A definite article used before a singular noun.
Das Schwein ist groß.
The pig is big.
war
[vahr]
was
Past tense of 'is/are'; existed or happened.
Es war schön.
It was nice.
Schwein
[shvine]
pig
A domesticated animal often raised for meat.
Das war Schwein, nicht Rind.
That was pig, not beef.
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