What does this German sentence mean?
Reden, wie einem der Schnabel gewachsen ist.
„Du hast eine entzückende Art zu plaudern, wie dir der Schnabel gewachsen ist.“
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Did you try googling it? – Iris Jan 28 '19 at 9:42
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Of course. Why? – Albrecht Hügli Jan 28 '19 at 9:59
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2And you didn't find any answers to this question? I wonder why you post a questions when looking for the answer is so easy. – Iris Jan 28 '19 at 10:26
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2"German Language & Usage Stack Exchange is a question-and answer site for speakers of all levels who want to share and increase their knowledge of the German language. Questions in both, English and German are welcome." Ich denke, Sinn und Zweck dieser Seite ist Leuten zu helfen, die Deutsch lernen wollen. Das heisst für mich "German Language & Usage... Natürlich weiss ich selber die Anworten auf meine Fragen, aber sie sollen anderen Gelegenheit bieten, ihre Kenntnisse zu erweitern und dafür belohnt zu werden. Ich hoffe, du verstehst jetzt meine Absicht. – Albrecht Hügli Jan 28 '19 at 11:17
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3I don't think those "I am not interested in an anwer, but I post them anyway to help someone" questions help. How about a general post/answer about "how to understand an German idiom. Where do I find idiom dictionaries (with German and/or English explainations? Where can I find informations about the origins of idioms?" – Iris Jan 28 '19 at 12:29
to talk without concern for conventions, to say what one thinks
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