Meaning
to suddenly think of a solution or idea, especially when trying to solve a problem
Primary Function
Expressing a sudden idea or solution
Communicative Purpose
Indicating that someone has arrived at a solution or idea after thinking hard
Pattern
Um die Ecke; kommen
Core Structure
Um die Ecke; kommen
Função primária
Expressing a sudden idea or solution
Propósito comunicativo
Indicating that someone has arrived at a solution or idea after thinking hard
Situações de gatilho
When solving a project problem, during brainstorming, when emerging from a difficult situation
Contextos
Professional meetings, casual conversations, academic discussions
Padrão
Um die Ecke; kommen
Estrutura central
Um die Ecke; kommen
Slots de substituição
'Um die Ecke' is fixed; 'kommen' can be replaced by other verbs like 'denken', though this is uncommon.
Colocados típicos
- Idee
- Lösung
- Plan
Substituições comuns
- eine Idee haben (less specific)
- auf die Lösung kommen (similar but more focused on the result)
Erros comuns
Confusion with similar-sounding phrases like 'um die Ecke biegen'; incorrect verb forms such as 'um die Ecke gekomme'
Similar / contraste
auf die Idee kommen, eine Lösung finden, etwas einfallen, über den Berg kommen, im Gegensatz dazu: auf dem Holzweg sein
Interferências
English speakers may translate it literally as 'to come around the corner', which does not convey the idiomatic meaning of suddenly finding a solution.
Família do chunk
- auf die Idee kommen
- eine Lösung finden
Nuance
Einige informell und vor allem in mündlicher Sprache verwendet; betont das plötzliche Auftauchen einer Idee
Efeito pragmático
Signalisiert Kreativität und Problemlösungsfähigkeit des Sprechers
Dica de memória
corner idea
Nota
Die Redewendung ist bildlich gemeint und nicht für das tatsächliche Um-die-Ecke-Gehen geeignet.
Upgrade path
eine kreative Lösung entwickeln
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