raus aus den Federn
The English phrase "rise and shine" is translated into German as raus aus den Federn.
This phrase is used as an imperative to encourage someone to get out of bed in the morning, wishing them happiness upon waking up.
Meaning: used to wish someone happiness upon waking up (verb)
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, raus aus den Federn means "out of the feathers". In this context, Federn (feathers) is a colloquial way to refer to a bed or bedding.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
raus aus den Federn is an informal expression. It is typically used when speaking with friends, family or children.
Did you know?
- In some regions, people may use raus aus den Kisten instead of Federn. This replaces 'feathers' with Kisten, which means 'boxes' or 'crates', treating the bed as a wooden box.
- The word Federn refers to the feathers of a down duvet or pillow. Until the mid-20th century, feather-filled mattresses were the standard for comfort in German households.
- The word raus is a linguistic shortcut called a clipping. It is a shortened version of the word heraus, reflecting how spoken German often drops the first syllable for speed.
Examples in context
- Raus aus den Federn!Rise and shine!This example shows the phrase used as a standalone command.Tatoeba #1985809 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #797691 by Dejo
- Raus aus den Federn, Tom!Rise and shine, Tom.This example shows the phrase used when addressing someone by name.Tatoeba #10700282 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #2548169 by CK
- Die Sonne lacht – raus aus den Federn!The sun's out – rise and shine!This example shows the phrase used in conjunction with the sun being out.Tatoeba #6139048 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #10113457 by sundown
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Example conversation
Lukas is waking Hannah up in their shared bedroom.
- LukasGuten Morgen, Hannah! Raus aus den Federn!Good morning, Hannah! Rise and shine!
- HannahLass mich bitte noch fünf Minuten schlafen.Please let me sleep for five more minutes.
- LukasNein, wir müssen jetzt los.No, we have to go now.
- HannahNa gut, ich komme ja schon.Alright, I'm coming.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries aus, raus, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
