Usage examples of "carrying coals to Newcastle" in English with translation to German

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That's like carrying coals to Newcastle. Das ist wie Eulen nach Athen zu tragen.
She is carrying a backpack on her back. Sie trägt einen Rucksack auf dem Rücken.
The coals are burning red. Die Kohlen sind glühend rot.
He is carrying out experiments in his laboratory. Er unternimmt in seinem Labor Experimente.
Mary is carrying a watermelon. Maria trägt eine Wassermelone.
Don't forget to tip the porter for carrying your luggage. Vergiss nicht, dem Portier Trinkgeld für das Tragen deiner Koffer zu geben.
These elevators are each capable of carrying ten persons. Jeder dieser Aufzüge kann zehn Personen befördern.
The bus is capable of carrying thirty people. Der Bus kann dreißig Personen mitnehmen.
This elevator is capable of carrying 10 persons at a time. Dieser Fahrstuhl kann zehn Personen auf einmal befördern.
The girl was carrying a plastic bag stuffed full of things. Das Mädchen trug eine mit Sachen vollgestopfte Plastiktasche.
He is carrying a parcel under his right arm. Er trägt ein Paket unter dem rechten Arm.
Kangaroos have a strange method of carrying their young. Kängurus haben eine seltsame Art, ihre Jungen zu tragen.
It's carrying things too far Das ist zu viel gesagt
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