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Auf Wolke sieben sein

/aʊf ˈvɔlkə ˈziːbn̩/

To be on cloud nine

Literal translation

on cloud seven

When to use it

Same idea as English — except German clouds top out at seven, not nine. Used for love and pure happiness.

In conversation

—Seit der Verlobung ist sie auf Wolke sieben.

—Since the engagement she's been on cloud nine.

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