mein Herz schlägt
The English phrase 'my heart beats' is translated into German as mein Herz schlägt.
Did you know?
- While mein Herz schlägt describes the physical action, Germans often use the phrase Mein Herz schlägt höher to describe excitement or love.
- The word Herz is used in the common German idiom das Herz auf der Zunge tragen, which means to speak one's mind honestly.
- German uses the same verb schlagen for a heart beating as it does for a clock ticking.
Examples in context
- Mein Herz schlägt schneller.My heart beats faster.Tatoeba #6832797 by brauchinet, translation #9725690 by DJ_Saidez
- Mein Herz schlägt schneller, wann immer ich sie erblicke.My heart beats faster whenever I see her.Tatoeba #10295789 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #10295640 by JuliaRamos
- Mein Herz schlägt für dich.My heart beats for you.Tatoeba #8203548 by felix63, translation #9365932 by DJ_Saidez
- Jedes Mal, wenn ich an ihn denke, fängt mein Herz an zu klopfen.Every time I think of him, my heart starts beating.
- Wenn ich Achterbahnen fahre, rast mein Herz vor Aufregung.When I ride roller coasters, my heart races with excitement.
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Example conversation
Felix and Laura are standing close to each other in a quiet park.
- FelixLaura, mein Herz schlägt so schnell.Laura, my heart beats so fast.
- LauraDas kann ich auch fühlen, Felix.I can feel it too, Felix.
- FelixIch bin einfach sehr nervös.I am just very nervous.
- LauraDas ist völlig okay.That is completely okay.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
