zum Glück für dich
The English phrase "lucky for you" can be translated into German as zum Glück für dich.
This phrase is used to express that someone is fortunate because a specific situation has occurred or exists.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase zum Glück für dich literally translates to "to the luck for you".
Which one should you use?
You might use Du hattest Glück to say "you were lucky" in an informal setting or the colloquial expression Schwein gehabt to mean "a lucky break".
How does it change in a sentence?
When speaking to someone formally, replace the informal zum Glück für dich with Zum Glück für Sie.
Did you know?
- To wish someone luck in German, you say Viel Glück, but if you are wishing someone luck for a theater performance, you say Hals- und Beinbruch (break your neck and leg).
- German has a concept called Glückspilz, which literally translates to 'luck mushroom'. It is used to describe a person who is consistently lucky.
- The colloquial expression Schwein gehabt literally means 'had pig'. In German culture, the pig is a symbol of good luck rather than a dirty animal.
Examples in context
- Zum Glück für dich ist das Wetter heute schön.Lucky for you, the weather is beautiful today.
- Zum Glück für dich habe ich noch ein Ticket.Lucky for you, I still have a ticket.
Example conversation
Maximilian and Laura are discussing a restaurant that is about to close.
- MaximilianDas Restaurant schließt gleich, Laura.The restaurant is closing soon, Laura.
- LauraOh nein, ich habe großen Hunger!Oh no, I am very hungry!
- MaximilianZum Glück für dich haben sie noch einen Tisch frei.Lucky for you, they still have a table free.
- LauraDas ist ja toll, Maximilian!That is great, Maximilian!
