ich bin so aufgeregt
In German, the phrase "I am so excited" is expressed as ich bin so aufgeregt.
The phrase is used to express a strong feeling of anticipation or nervousness about a future event. While aufgeregt can translate to "excited", it also carries the meaning of being nervous.
Which one should you use?
There is a distinction between the feeling of excitement and the feeling of positive anticipation. While ich bin so aufgeregt can imply being nervous or agitated, the phrase ich freue mich so sehr is used to express that you are looking forward to something with positive anticipation.
Did you know?
- The word aufgeregt can also be used to describe a person who is upset or indignant. In this context, it does not mean they are anticipating an event, but that they are emotionally worked up.
- The word bin in ich bin is a linguistic hybrid. It shares roots with the English 'am' through Proto-Indo-European, but also carries an extra 'b-' sound from an entirely different Proto-Germanic verb family.
- In very formal or older German, someone might use the word begeistert to mean 'excited'. This word is related to 'enthusiasm' and implies being 'carried away' by a feeling.
Examples in context
- Ich freue mich riesig und kann es kaum erwarten!I am incredibly excited and can hardly wait!
- Ich bin so aufgeregt wegen der Reise.I am so excited about the trip.
- Oh Gott, ich bin so aufgeregt!Oh God, I am so excited!
Example conversation
Lukas and Laura are waiting for a concert to start.
- LukasEndlich sind wir hier! Ich bin so aufgeregt.Finally we are here! I am so excited.
- LauraIch auch, Lukas! Die Band ist toll.Me too, Lukas! The band is great.
- LukasIch glaube, ich zittere sogar ein bisschen.I think I am even shaking a little.
- LauraDas ist normal, Laura ist auch nervös.That is normal, Laura is also nervous.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bin, ich, so, CC BY-SA 4.0.
