# Träume sind Schäume

Träume sind Schäume is a German proverb meaning “dreams are ten a penny; dreams are but shadows (dreaming of things is idle; dreams are unlikely to become reality); usually refers to dreams or wishes for the future, but can also be used of nocturnal dreams”.

## Meanings

1. dreams are ten a penny; dreams are but shadows; usually refers to dreams or wishes for the future, but can also be used of nocturnal dreams

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