Feb 27, 2002 13:33
22 yrs ago
German term

es sich zu bequem machen

German to English Other
Wenn die Leute es sich zu bequem machen und sich nicht mehr um die Politik kümmern, werden Politiker sie ausnutzen.

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can't be bothered/can't be asked

Politicians will take advantage of people, if they (are too lethargic and)can't be bothered with politics.

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make it too easy on themselves

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make it easy for oneself; not take things seriously enough

schön ist auch: take the easy way out!
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when people do not care enough about politics

resulting in a shortened interpretation
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When people are too complacent

and don't care about politics anymore...
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