A1 Idiom Informal

Aus dem Häuschen sein.

To be beside oneself with joy.

Meaning

To be extremely excited or overjoyed.

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Cultural Background

Germans often use diminutives like '-chen' to make words sound more endearing or playful. The phrase is used identically in Austria, reflecting shared linguistic roots.

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Use with 'völlig'

Adding 'völlig' makes you sound much more native.

Meaning

To be extremely excited or overjoyed.

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Use with 'völlig'

Adding 'völlig' makes you sound much more native.

Test Yourself

Complete the phrase.

Ich bin ganz aus dem ______.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Häuschen

The idiom requires the diminutive form 'Häuschen'.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the phrase. Fill Blank A1

Ich bin ganz aus dem ______.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Häuschen

The idiom requires the diminutive form 'Häuschen'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, only for positive excitement.

Related Phrases

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Außer sich sein

similar

To be beside oneself

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