Meaning
Unable to recall a word or name immediately.
Cultural Background
Used in both casual and formal settings to show you are trying to be precise. Similar usage, often with a slightly more relaxed tone. Standard usage, perfectly understood in all cantons. It is a sign of being a native-like speaker to use this instead of 'Ich weiß es nicht'.
Use it to buy time
It's a great filler phrase to keep the conversation going while you think.
Meaning
Unable to recall a word or name immediately.
Use it to buy time
It's a great filler phrase to keep the conversation going while you think.
Test Yourself
Fill in the correct verb.
Das Wort ____ mir auf der Zunge.
The idiom requires the verb 'liegen'.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesDas Wort ____ mir auf der Zunge.
The idiom requires the verb 'liegen'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, it shows you are trying to be accurate.
Related Phrases
Ich komme nicht darauf
synonymI can't recall it.
