German Idiom · Intermediate
im Eimer sein
to be ruined
Pronunciation: /ɪm ˈaɪ̯mɐ zaɪ̯n/
Meaning
to be ruined
Example
Und mir war klar, dass dieser Tag im Eimer war
And then I clocked / this day just sucked
Practice tips
- Practice im Eimer sein out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German idiom is for intermediate-level learners.