A2Emotions

Einem geht die Pumpe

To be extremely nervous or anxious, often with a racing heart. (Informal)

In German

Einem geht die Pumpe

INE-em gayt dee PUM-pe

Literal Translation

The pump goes to someone

Meaning

To be extremely nervous or anxious, often with a racing heart. (Informal)

Equivalent:"To have one's heart pounding / to be very nervous"

Example Sentences

1
Vor der Prüfung ging ihm ganz schön die Pumpe.
Before the exam, his heart was really pounding.
2
Mir geht die Pumpe, wenn ich an die Präsentation denke.
My heart is pounding when I think about the presentation.

FAQ

How do you say "To be extremely nervous or anxious, often with a racing heart. (Informal)" in German?

"To be extremely nervous or anxious, often with a racing heart. (Informal)" in German is "Einem geht die Pumpe" (INE-em gayt dee PUM-pe). Example: Vor der Prüfung ging ihm ganz schön die Pumpe..

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Dee Oh-ren spit-sen

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Das ist zum Mäusemelken

Das ist tsum MOY-ze-mel-ken

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Im siebten Himmel sein

Im ZEEB-ten HIM-mel zine

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