B1 Expression Neutral

Es fällt mir gerade nicht ein

It just doesn't come to mind

Meaning

Unable to recall information at the moment.

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Cultural Background

Germans appreciate directness, so admitting you forgot something is better than guessing.

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Use 'gerade'

Adding 'gerade' makes it sound more natural.

Meaning

Unable to recall information at the moment.

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Use 'gerade'

Adding 'gerade' makes it sound more natural.

Test Yourself

Fill in the missing part.

Es fällt ___ gerade nicht ein.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: mir

Einfallen requires the dative case.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the missing part. Fill Blank B1

Es fällt ___ gerade nicht ein.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: mir

Einfallen requires the dative case.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Only for things you know but can't recall.

Related Phrases

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Einfallen

builds on

To occur to someone

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