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to be deeply in love with someone; expresses an intense romantic affection
bis ins Mark verliebt sein
to cause someone's heart to beat faster, i.e., to excite or deeply move them
die Herzen höher schlagen lassen
to be extremely happy or delighted, often after a great success or pleasant experience
im siebten Himmel sein
A famous movie title used metaphorically to describe a paradoxical or retro‑futuristic solution, i.e., going back to influence the future.
Zurück in die Zukunft
Expresses that time passes inexorably and one must act quickly before it’s too late.
Die Zeit schläft nicht
This phrase emphasizes that every moment is valuable and should be used, encouraging prompt action or appreciation of time.
Jeder Moment zählt
to run in a timelapse; to occur quickly as if sped up
Im Zeitraffer laufen
It means that time is a valuable resource that should be used efficiently.
Zeit ist Geld
Expression used to emphasize that every single second is important, often in urgent or time‑critical situations.
Jede Sekunde zählt
Indicates that the moment is right or the conditions are suitable for a particular action.
Die Zeit ist reif
People who get up early and act have better chances of success or advantage.
Der frühe Vogel fängt den Wurm
Expression used to indicate time pressure or a situation where time is limited.
Die Zeit ist gegen
Expression emphasizing that one should use the available time wisely, especially when time or opportunities are limited.
Man muss die Zeit nutzen
Expression that emphasizes urgent action without delay.
Keine Zeit verlieren
Expression used to encourage or motivate someone to start or continue an activity.
Auf geht's
Expression indicating that the speaker is currently on the way to a destination.
Ich bin unterwegs
Indicates that something is worthwhile to visit or experience.
Es ist; wert
A command to pack quickly and leave immediately, typically used in urgent or motivating situations.
Pack die Koffer; und; los
Used to describe the direction or route from one place to another.
Von hier nach dort
Describes a bike tour or bicycle journey as an exciting experience
Ein Abenteuer auf zwei Rädern
Expression that describes the act of exploring or discovering the world, often used in the context of travel, adventure, or educational purposes.
Die Welt entdecken
to be just passing through, staying only temporarily while on the way to another destination
Auf der Durchreise sein
Used to announce the start of an exciting or new experience, often in a hotel, resort, or leisure facility.
Das Abenteuer beginnt an der; Rezeption
Expression of appreciation for travel as the highest form of freedom, often used in poetic or philosophical contexts.
Das Reisen ist die schönste Freiheit
A saying that expresses that travel promotes understanding and connection between different cultures.
Reisen baut Brücken zwischen Kulturen
A proverb stating that those who do not travel age prematurely, highlighting that travel keeps the mind young.
Wer nicht reist, altert vorzeitig
To calm a situation or settle a conflict in order to create harmony.
Frieden stiften
Title of the famous novel by Leo Tolstoy that depicts the Napoleonic Wars and the life of the Russian aristocracy in the early 19th century; also used metaphorically for the duality of conflict and harmony in life or society.
Krieg und Frieden
to persevere with determination until the very end, even when it is difficult
bis zum bitteren Ende kämpfen
Expressing certainty or conviction that one is correct in a matter or opinion.
im Recht sein
Expression meaning to be completely ruthless or unforgiving, often used in conflicts or evaluations.
keine Gnade zeigen
Describes the action of entering a war or engaging in military hostilities, often used in historical or political contexts.
in den Krieg ziehen
To take an emergency measure that abruptly stops or prevents a dangerous or critical situation.
die Notbremse ziehen
to be in a continuing difficult or dangerous situation, especially being criticized or attacked
unter Feuer bleiben
to surrender, to give up, to admit defeat
die Waffen strecken
to be in a difficult or dangerous situation, especially a hopeless one
im Schützengraben liegen
To abandon one's position or belief in a conflict or discussion, withdrawing or conceding.
die Fronten verlassen
A colloquial idiom meaning to spend one's last money or exhaust all financial reserves, often in a difficult or crucial situation.
die Kriegskasse klopfen
to go to school (physically travel to the school)
in die Schule gehen
To do one's homework; to work on school assignments at home.
Hausaufgaben machen
To take a written exam, i.e., to write a test, typically in school, university or other educational settings.
eine Prüfung schreiben
to be well prepared (i.e., having thoroughly prepared for a task, exam, or situation)
gut vorbereitet sein
Having something (a secret, problem, or weakness) that one wants to keep hidden.
etwas; sitzen haben
to engage intensively with the material, i.e., to study something thoroughly
sich intensiv mit dem; beschäftigen
Describes the goal of raising a school or academic grade, e.g., through more studying or better preparation.
die Note verbessern
Used when a student is called on by the teacher in class, e.g., to answer a question, solve an exercise, or come to the front.
von der; aufgerufen werden
To rack one's brain over something; to think intensively and with difficulty about a problem or question.
Sich den Kopf darüber zerbrechen
To copy someone’s answers during an exam without permission.
abkupfern
to stay calm and composed in a stressful situation
Die Nerven behalten
To learn from the mistakes of others in order to avoid making the same errors oneself.
Sich aus den Fehlern anderer; beugen