A2Emotions
Einem geht die Düse
To be extremely scared or nervous, especially before a performance or difficult task. (Informal)
In German
Einem geht die Düse
INE-em gayt dee DY-ze
Literal Translation
Literal TranslationThe nozzle goes to someone
Meaning
MeaningTo be extremely scared or nervous, especially before a performance or difficult task. (Informal)
Equivalent:"To have stage fright / to be very nervous"
Example Sentences
Example Sentences- 1
Vor dem entscheidenden Spiel ging ihm ganz schön die Düse.
Before the decisive match, he was really nervous.
- 2
Mir geht die Düse, ich muss gleich eine Präsentation halten.
I'm really nervous; I have to give a presentation soon.
FAQ
How do you say "To be extremely scared or nervous, especially before a performance or difficult task. (Informal)" in German?
"To be extremely scared or nervous, especially before a performance or difficult task. (Informal)" in German is "Einem geht die Düse" (INE-em gayt dee DY-ze). Example: Vor dem entscheidenden Spiel ging ihm ganz schön die Düse..
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