außer sich sein

Based on: außer
Phrase
1.

to be freaked out , to be agitated

(can be good an bad, "vor Freude, Angst")
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  • Ich bin außer mir vor Freude.
  • I am beside myself with /delirious of joyI am out of myself  in/from joy. (lit.)
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Word of the Day – “außer”

"außer" is the German word for "but, except" and it's a bit special when it comes to which case to use. Today, we'll find out and also explore some more vocab.

Vocab: außer, bis auf, außerdem,

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How many meanings does the German word 'außer sich sein' have?

außer sich sein has 1 distinct meaning: 1. to be freaked out , to be agitated.

What is 'außer sich sein' related to?

The word 'außer sich sein' is related to außer.

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Word of the Day – “außer”
"außer" is the German word for "but, except" and it's a bit special when it comes to which case to use. Today, we'll find out and also explore some more vocab.
Vocab: außer, bis auf, außerdem,
Read article