B1 Expression Neutre

Es liegt mir auf der Zunge.

It's on the tip of my tongue.

Signification

Unable to recall a word or name immediately.

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Contexte culturel

Used in both casual and formal settings to show you are trying to be precise. Similar usage, often with a slightly more relaxed tone. Standard usage, perfectly understood in all cantons. It is a sign of being a native-like speaker to use this instead of 'Ich weiß es nicht'.

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Use it to buy time

It's a great filler phrase to keep the conversation going while you think.

Signification

Unable to recall a word or name immediately.

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Use it to buy time

It's a great filler phrase to keep the conversation going while you think.

Teste-toi

Fill in the correct verb.

Das Wort ____ mir auf der Zunge.

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : liegt

The idiom requires the verb 'liegen'.

🎉 Score : /1

Aides visuelles

Banque d exercices

1 exercices
Fill in the correct verb. Fill Blank B1

Das Wort ____ mir auf der Zunge.

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : liegt

The idiom requires the verb 'liegen'.

🎉 Score : /1

Questions fréquentes

1 questions

Yes, it shows you are trying to be accurate.

Expressions liées

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Ich komme nicht darauf

synonym

I can't recall it.

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