schräg anschauen
look sideways
The phrase 'schräg anschauen' is used in German to express the action of looking sideways. This can imply a sense of suspicion, doubt, or curiosity. The word 'schräg' means 'slanting' or 'oblique', and 'anschauen' means 'to look at'. Together, they form 'schräg anschauen', which is a more colloquial way of saying 'to look sideways'.
Example sentences using: schräg anschauen
Sie schaute mich schräg an, als ich den Vorschlag machte.
She looked at me askance when I made the suggestion.
This sentence shows the common occurrence of the phrase 'schräg anschauen' and shows its usage when expressing doubt or scepticism towards someone's suggestion or actions. The structure can vary a little with the placement of 'schräg anschauen'.
Wenn du seinen Vorschlag schräg anschaut, zeigt es ihm, dass du zweifelst.
If you look askance at his proposal, it shows him that you have doubts.
In this sentence, 'schräg anschauen' is used in a more metaphorical context to express doubt or skepticism toward someone's proposal, not necessarily through a physical look. It's a way of expressing that the action might not seem reasonable or trustworthy.
Die Leute könnten uns schräg anschauen, wenn wir uns so benommen.
People might look at us askance if we behave like this.
This example employs 'schräg anschauen' to illustrate the idea that certain behaviors could attract doubts or disapproval from others. The phrase is used figuratively here, indicating that the inappropriate behaviour could garner negative public attention.