sommerfugler i magen

butterflies in the stomach

Beginner Noun
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Pronunciation

/ˈsɔmərˌfʉɡlər iː ˈmɑːɡən/

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Cultural Note

This idiom is very common and natural for talking about nervous romantic excitement.

📝 Example Sentences

Jeg får sommerfugler i magen når jeg ser henne.

I get butterflies in my stomach when I see her.

Han hadde sommerfugler i magen før møtet.

He had butterflies in his stomach before the meeting.

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