Back to glossaryPractice this word
PhraseB2
Ich habe Schwein gehabt.
/ix habe ʃvaɪn gehabt/
I got lucky.
Usage Note
Common advanced phrase in idiomatic expressions contexts; use it as a complete sentence in real conversations.
Example Sentences
A: Ich habe Schwein gehabt. B: Das klingt sinnvoll.
A: I got lucky. B: That sounds sensible.
A: Ich habe Schwein gehabt. B: Genau so machen wir es.
A: I got lucky. B: Exactly, let's do it that way.