Signification
Unable to recall a word or name immediately.
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'.
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.
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.
The idiom requires the verb 'liegen'.
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Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
1 exercicesDas Wort ____ mir auf der Zunge.
The idiom requires the verb 'liegen'.
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Questions fréquentes
1 questionsYes, it shows you are trying to be accurate.
Expressions liées
Ich komme nicht darauf
synonymI can't recall it.