German Word: den Teufel an die Wand malen
English Meaning: to be overly pessimistic (and thereby jinx it), to be focused on the worst-case scenario

Related Words:

den

1. the (accusative masculine singular) 2. the (dative plural) 3. that 4. whom, who 5. which

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der Teufel   (Pl: Teufel)

devil

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an

1. at 2. to 3. on 4. by 5. in 6. of

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die

1. the (nominative feminine singular) 2. the (accusative feminine singular) 3. the (plural form of definite article) 4. who 5. which 6. these

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die Wand   (Pl: Wände)

wall

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malen

to paint, to draw

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