betrunken bleiben
to be speechless
The German phrase "betrunken bleiben" is used to express the concept of remaining in a state of intoxication or drunkenness. It is a direct translation of the English phrase "to stay drunk." However, it is important to note that the use of this phrase should be limited to casual conversation, as it may not be appropriate in all contexts.
Example sentences using: betrunken bleiben
Du sollst nicht betrunken bleiben.
You should not stay drunk.
This is a sentence where the speaker is advising or instructing someone else not to continue being in a state of intoxication.
Sie hat versucht, betrunken zu bleiben, um zu vergessen.
She tried to stay drunk to forget.
This sentence describes a situation where a woman is intentionally trying to maintain her drunken state to forget something, presumably a painful memory.
Wir können nicht betrunken bleiben.
We cannot stay drunk.
This sentence is spoken by someone indicating that it is not possible for them (and possibly others) to remain in a drunken state.