Translation of prim into German
Adjective
appearance
very neat and tidy in appearance- His prim outfit was perfect for the occasion.Sein gepflegtes Outfit war perfekt für den Anlass.
Verb
dressing
- He primmed himself for the formal dinner.Er machte sich für das formelle Abendessen fein.
neatness
- She primmed her dress before the meeting.Sie zupfte ihr Kleid vor dem Treffen zurecht.
Noun
plant
- The garden was lined with prims.Der Garten war mit Liguster gesäumt.
Expressions with prim: examples in English and translations in German
Images of prim
(plant) Liguster
Synonyms and analogies of prim in English
Examples of prim in a sentence
The prim garden was the pride of the neighborhood. Her prim demeanor made her stand out. The prim attire was suitable for the occasion. Her prim appearance was noted by everyone. He maintained a prim attitude throughout the event. She primmed her son for the school photo.
They primmed themselves before attending the gala. She primmed her lips before speaking. The child primmed his lips, refusing to eat. He primmed his tie before the interview. They primmed the room for the guests. Prims were planted along the pathway. The hedge was made entirely of prims.
Translations of "prim" in Context ordered by category and frequency
Don't get all prim and proper on me.
Jetzt tu doch nicht so prüde.
The dress was prim, with its high neckline and conservative hemline.
Das Kleid war sittsam, mit seinem hohen Ausschnitt und der züchtigen Saumlänge.
In his music, as well, classicist allusions and prim sounds cannot cover up the hidden passion.
Auch in seiner Musik vermögen klassizistische Allusionen und spröde Klänge die versteckte Leidenschaft nicht zu verdecken.
Grass and trees each count as one prim.
Gräser und Bäume zählen jeweils als ein Prim.
prim: Examples and translations in context
The prim rules of the club limited playful banter between the members.
Die prüden Regeln des Clubs schränkten den spielerischen Austausch zwischen den Mitgliedern ein.
So, I suppose that just makes me a prim little matron,
Also, ich nehme an, das macht mich nur zu einer prüden kleinen Matrone,
You are too prim for words.
Und du bist viel zu prüde.
What I mean is, he thinks I'm sort of... prim and proper, you know.
Ich meine damit, er denkt, ich wäre irgendwie prüde und anständig, weißt du.
It isn't safe or prim or proper or well-behaved.
Es ist nicht gefahrlos oder prüde oder gebührlich oder sittsam.
Guk-hee is so prim and proper that she just can't cross it.
Guk-hee ist so sittsam und brav, sie überschreitet keine Linie.
You're prim, proper, obedient.
Du bist sittsam, anständig, gehorsam.
but I had her prim and proper, sitting there,
Aber ich ließ sie sittsam und schicklich sitzen,
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