Spendierhosen: meaning & examples
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Meanings:
- A humorous literal reference to trousers, used playfully to denote the garment itself as if it caused generosity.
Examples
BetaSeine Spendierhosen waren gestern sichtbar, denn er trug eine bunte Hose mit vielen Taschen.
His trousers were visible yesterday, as he wore colorful pants with many pockets.
Ich habe neue Spendierhosen gekauft, weil die alten zu eng geworden sind.
I bought new trousers because the old ones became too tight.
In der Garderobe hängen mehrere Spendierhosen verschiedener Größen.
Several pairs of trousers of different sizes hang in the wardrobe.
Die Spendierhosen im Schrank sind alle aus Baumwolle und sehr bequem.
The trousers in the closet are all made of cotton and very comfortable.
- A mood or disposition of generosity; being willing to pay for others or give gifts.
Examples
BetaHeute hat er wirklich seine Spendierhosen angezogen und alle zum Essen eingeladen.
Today he was really generous and invited everyone to dinner.
Wenn sie ihre Spendierhosen anhat, gibt sie gerne Geschenke aus.
When she's in a generous mood, she likes to give gifts.
Ihr Chef hatte plötzlich Spendierhosen an und spendierte der Abteilung Kaffee und Kuchen.
Her boss suddenly felt generous and treated the department to coffee and cake.
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