„Er hat es im Magen."
My stomach is out of order.
What does „Er hat es im Magen." mean in German?
„Er hat es im Magen." means "My stomach is out of order.." Literally: "He has it in the stomach.."
Literal Translation
"He has it in the stomach."
English Equivalent
"His stomach is upset."
This English idiom conveys the same meaning as the German expression.
When is this idiom used?
This expression is used in everyday spoken German in casual and semi-formal settings.
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He has a nervous complaint.
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He comes now and then.
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