German Idiom · Intermediate
Satz mit X
flop
Pronunciation: /zat͡s mɪt ɪks/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "flop".
Example
Hinter ihr fragt eine Frau: "Was ist, wenn ich hier nichts finde?" "Dann war's ein Satz mit X", antwortet eine Agenturmitarbeiterin, "aber dann hamses wenigstens versucht."
Behind her, a woman asked, "What happens if I don't find anything here?" "Then it was a flop," answered an agency employee, "but then at least you tried."
Practice tips
- Practice Satz mit X 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.