A2 Idiom Informal

auf dem richtigen Dampfer sein

be on the right steamer

Meaning

To be on the right track or have the right idea.

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Cultural Background

Germans often use metaphors related to transport (trains, ships) to describe life progress.

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Use it to encourage

It's a great way to make someone feel confident.

Meaning

To be on the right track or have the right idea.

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Use it to encourage

It's a great way to make someone feel confident.

Test Yourself

Fill in the missing word.

Du bist auf dem richtigen ______.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Dampfer

The idiom specifically uses 'Dampfer'.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the missing word. Fill Blank A2

Du bist auf dem richtigen ______.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Dampfer

The idiom specifically uses 'Dampfer'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Only if the culture is very casual.

Related Phrases

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Auf dem Holzweg sein

contrast

To be on the wrong track.

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