Meaning
To feel extremely happy or elated.
Cultural Background
Germans often use this to express joy in a way that feels poetic and less clinical than saying 'Ich bin glücklich'. In Austria, similar idioms are used, often with a slightly more relaxed tone. Swiss German speakers use the same idiom, though they might also use local dialect variations. The idiom is universally understood across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland as a sign of extreme joy.
Use it for big news
Don't use this for everyday happiness. Save it for life-changing moments.
It's a great conversation starter
If you say this, people will naturally ask you what happened.
Meaning
To feel extremely happy or elated.
Use it for big news
Don't use this for everyday happiness. Save it for life-changing moments.
It's a great conversation starter
If you say this, people will naturally ask you what happened.
Test Yourself
Fill in the missing word.
Seit ich den Preis gewonnen habe, gehe ich auf ______.
The idiom is 'auf Wolken gehen'.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the best sentence.
The phrase describes extreme happiness, not sadness, tiredness, or hunger.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Wie fühlst du dich nach der Hochzeit?' B: 'Es ist fantastisch, ich ______.'
The context is a wedding, which is a happy event.
🎉 Score: /3
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
3 exercisesSeit ich den Preis gewonnen habe, gehe ich auf ______.
The idiom is 'auf Wolken gehen'.
Choose the best sentence.
The phrase describes extreme happiness, not sadness, tiredness, or hunger.
A: 'Wie fühlst du dich nach der Hochzeit?' B: 'Es ist fantastisch, ich ______.'
The context is a wedding, which is a happy event.
🎉 Score: /3
Frequently Asked Questions
3 questionsNo, it is strictly for extreme happiness.
It is neutral and can be used in most social situations.
'Auf Wolke sieben' is almost always about love.
Related Phrases
auf Wolke sieben schweben
synonymTo float on cloud seven.
im siebten Himmel sein
synonymTo be in the seventh heaven.
vor Freude strahlen
similarTo beam with joy.
aus dem Häuschen sein
similarTo be beside oneself with joy.
