sommerfugle i maven

butterflies in the stomach

Beginner Phrase
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Pronunciation

/ˈsʌmɐˌfuːlə i ˈmæːwən/

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Cultural Note

This expression is used the same way as in English for nervous romantic excitement.

📝 Example Sentences

Jeg fik sommerfugle i maven, da hun smilede til mig.

I got butterflies in my stomach when she smiled at me.

Han havde sommerfugle i maven før deres møde.

He had butterflies in his stomach before their meeting.

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