뜻
To feel extremely happy and joyful.
문화적 배경
The number seven is generally considered a lucky or 'holy' number in German folklore, appearing in many fairy tales (e.g., The Seven Dwarfs, The Seven Little Goats). The phrase is frequently used in 'Schlager' music (German pop/folk) to describe romantic longing and fulfillment. While the phrase is secular today, its roots in the 'seven heavens' of Abrahamic religions are still recognized by older generations.
Use it for Love
If you want to sound like a romantic lead in a German movie, this is your go-to phrase.
Preposition Alert
Never say 'auf dem Himmel'. It marks you as a beginner immediately. Always 'im'.
뜻
To feel extremely happy and joyful.
Use it for Love
If you want to sound like a romantic lead in a German movie, this is your go-to phrase.
Preposition Alert
Never say 'auf dem Himmel'. It marks you as a beginner immediately. Always 'im'.
Combine with 'schweben'
Using 'schweben' (to float) instead of 'sein' makes you sound much more fluent and poetic.
셀프 테스트
Fill in the missing preposition and article contraction.
Ich habe im Lotto gewonnen! Ich bin ___ siebten Himmel.
'Im' is the contraction of 'in dem' (dative), which is required for this idiom.
Which sentence is correct?
How do you say 'They are on cloud nine' in German?
This is the standard idiomatic form in German.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Maria hat ein Baby bekommen! B: Oh, dann ist sie jetzt sicher ___.
The idiom fits the context of extreme joy after a birth.
Match the German phrase to its English equivalent.
Match the following:
These are the closest idiomatic equivalents.
🎉 점수: /4
시각 학습 자료
Heaven vs. Cloud
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제Ich habe im Lotto gewonnen! Ich bin ___ siebten Himmel.
'Im' is the contraction of 'in dem' (dative), which is required for this idiom.
How do you say 'They are on cloud nine' in German?
This is the standard idiomatic form in German.
A: Maria hat ein Baby bekommen! B: Oh, dann ist sie jetzt sicher ___.
The idiom fits the context of extreme joy after a birth.
왼쪽의 각 항목을 오른쪽의 짝과 연결하세요:
These are the closest idiomatic equivalents.
🎉 점수: /4
자주 묻는 질문
6 질문It is always 'im siebten Himmel'. 'Im' is the contraction of 'in dem', which provides the necessary dative case.
Technically yes, but it sounds very dramatic or sarcastic. It's better for big life events.
There is no difference in meaning. 'Wolke sieben' is slightly more modern and common in pop songs.
It is neutral. You can use it with friends, but also in a newspaper article or a speech.
It comes from ancient astronomy where the 7th sphere of the sky was the highest and closest to God.
Yes, 'Himmel' is a noun, and all nouns are capitalized in German.
관련 표현
auf Wolke sieben schweben
synonymTo float on cloud seven.
vor Glück platzen
similarTo burst with happiness.
zu Tode betrübt sein
contrastTo be saddened to death.
