A1 Idiom Informal

Schmetterlinge im Bauch haben

Have butterflies in one's stomach

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Meaning

To feel nervous, excited, or romantically thrilled.

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Cultural Background

It is a very common phrase used in pop songs and teen magazines. Used identically to Germany. Widely understood, though Swiss German speakers might use local dialect variations. The phrase is so common that it is understood in almost all Western cultures.

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Context is key

Only use this for romance!

Meaning

To feel nervous, excited, or romantically thrilled.

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Context is key

Only use this for romance!

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence.

Wenn ich ihn sehe, habe ich ______ im Bauch.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Schmetterlinge

The idiom is 'Schmetterlinge im Bauch'.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank A1

Wenn ich ihn sehe, habe ich ______ im Bauch.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Schmetterlinge

The idiom is 'Schmetterlinge im Bauch'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it is too romantic and informal.

Related Phrases

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verliebt sein

synonym

to be in love

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