B2 Expression Neutral

in der Schwebe sein

Be up in the air, undecided

Meaning

For a situation or decision to be uncertain or not yet resolved.

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Cultural Background

Germans value punctuality and clear planning, so this phrase is often used to express frustration with delays.

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Use with 'halten'

You can 'keep' something in this state by using 'halten'.

Meaning

For a situation or decision to be uncertain or not yet resolved.

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Use with 'halten'

You can 'keep' something in this state by using 'halten'.

Test Yourself

Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.

Unsere Pläne sind noch ____.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: in der Schwebe

The phrase 'in der Schwebe sein' means to be uncertain.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase. Fill Blank B1

Unsere Pläne sind noch ____.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: in der Schwebe

The phrase 'in der Schwebe sein' means to be uncertain.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, only for situations or decisions.

Related Phrases

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auf der Kippe stehen

similar

to be on the edge

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