den Magen umdrehen
to turn one's stomach
The German phrase 'den Magen umdrehen' translates to 'to revolt the stomach' in English. It is used to describe something that makes you feel nauseous or sick to your stomach. This could be due to a strong smell, a disgusting sight, or even a disturbing thought.
Example sentences using: den Magen umdrehen
Dieser ekelerregende Geruch kann jedem den Magen umdrehen.
This disgusting smell can turn anyone's stomach.
This phrase is used when a particular smell is so repulsive that it can make anyone feel nauseous. 'Den Magen umdrehen' is a German idiom expressing a strong sensation of disgust or repulsion.
Der Anblick von Blut dreht mir immer den Magen um.
The sight of blood always turns my stomach.
In this phrase, the speaker shares his personal reaction to seeing blood. 'Den Magen umdrehen' refers to a strong feeling of discomfort or nausea, in this case caused by the sight of blood.
Wenn du jemals versucht hast, Surströmming zu essen, wird es dir den Magen umdrehen.
If you ever try to eat Surströmming, it will turn your stomach.
This phrase is about the Swedish dish Surströmming. The dish is notorious for its pungent smell and taste, which some people find nauseating, hence the use of 'den Magen umdrehen'.