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Auf Wolke sieben schweben

To be extremely happy or in love; to be in seventh heaven

In German

Auf Wolke sieben schweben

Auf VOL-keh ZEE-ben SHVAY-ben

Literal Translation

To float on cloud seven

Meaning

To be extremely happy or in love; to be in seventh heaven.

Equivalent:"To be on cloud nine"

Origin:The idiom refers to the idea of clouds as elevated places, with 'seven' often symbolizing perfection or completeness, suggesting the highest possible state of happiness.

Example Sentences

1
Seit sie ihren Traumjob hat, schwebt sie auf Wolke sieben.
Since she got her dream job, she's been floating on cloud nine.
2
Nach dem Heiratsantrag schwebte er auf Wolke sieben.
After the marriage proposal, he was in seventh heaven.

FAQ

How do you say "To be extremely happy or in love; to be in seventh heaven" in German?

"To be extremely happy or in love; to be in seventh heaven" in German is "Auf Wolke sieben schweben" (Auf VOL-keh ZEE-ben SHVAY-ben). Example: Seit sie ihren Traumjob hat, schwebt sie auf Wolke sieben..

To act contrary to prevailing opinion or trends; to go against the grain

Gegen den Strom schwimmen

GAY-gen den SHTROM SHVIM-men

To have very promising or optimistic prospects for the future

Rosige Aussichten haben

RO-zee-geh AUS-zikht-en HAH-ben

To go out into the world and gain life experience, for example by travelling or living abroad

Sich den Wind um die Nase wehen lassen

Zikh den VINT um dee NAH-zeh VAY-en LAS-sen

To die; to kick the bucket

Ins Gras beißen

Ins GRAS BY-sen